2024–2025 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49X: Electronic Stability Control (esc) recall
NHTSA campaign 24V058000 · 7 units potentially affected · filed Jan 31, 2024
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Western Star 49X and 2025 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software has incorrect axle spacing parameters. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
Why it matters
Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the ESC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL993.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V058000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL993
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Units affected
- 7
- Report received
- Jan 31, 2024
- Owner letters
- Mar 22, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Cascadia 2025
- Western Star 49X 2024, 2025