Recall 23V073000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Defect in 2017-2023 WESTERN STAR 49X

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RECALL This recall affects up to 70,167 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 23V073000
Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles Affected 70,167
Component ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).

Safety Consequence

Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL966.

Related Recalls for WESTERN STAR

Campaign Vehicle Component Date Affected
25V760000 2022 WESTERN STAR 48X SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS 18,783
25V601000 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS 402
25V603000 2026 WESTERN STAR 49X STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 343
25V295000 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK 68
25V326000 2023 WESTERN STAR 47X ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY 22,271
25V187000 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS 1,968
24V736000 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 620
24V668000 2020 WESTERN STAR 49X EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS 16,890
24V571000 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 3,799
24V509000 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 61
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