Recall 23V453000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Defect in 2023-2024 FREIGHTLINER E-CASCADIA
RECALL This recall affects up to 332 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V453000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 332 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner eCascadia vehicles. The service brake system may incorrectly calculate the vehicle mass, which can impair the electronic stability control system performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
Safety Consequence
An impaired electronic stability control program may have a delayed response or insufficient braking force when activated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABS controller software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL978.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V760000 | 2026 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 18,783 | |
| 25V601000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 | |
| 25V603000 | 2024 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 343 | |
| 25V504000 | 2022 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | STEERING | 176 | |
| 25V295000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 68 | |
| 25V046000 | 2024 FREIGHTLINER EM2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM | 810 | |
| 25V187000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1,968 | |
| 24V924000 | 2020 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE | 139 | |
| 24V736000 | 2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 620 | |
| 23V806000 | 2021 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 131 |