Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Freightliner and Western Star Trucks Recalled for Front Brake Pull Risk

Agency Publication Date: February 10, 2023

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 70,167 trucks, including 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 can corrode, which may cause the vehicle to pull suddenly to one side during braking events initiated by the Electronic Stability Control or Roll Stability Control systems. Dealers will inspect the valves and replace them if necessary, and some vehicles will receive a software update to alert the driver when a replacement is needed. All repairs are provided free of charge.

Risk

Corrosion in the front brake modulator valves can cause the brakes to apply unevenly, resulting in a sudden change in vehicle direction that increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking your make, model, and year against the following list: 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, or 2022 Freightliner 114SD.
Contact Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to confirm if your specific VIN is included in recall FL966.
Schedule an appointment with an authorized dealer to have the front brake modulator valves inspected and replaced if necessary at no cost to you.
Pay attention to any new dashboard alerts if your vehicle receives the software update, as this update is designed to notify you when a valve replacement is required.
For additional questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Inspection and replacement of front brake modulator valves.

How to: Take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the valves as necessary.

Option 2: Other Action

Software update for driver alerts.

How to: Some vehicles will receive a software update that provides a dashboard alert when the modulator valve requires replacement.

Affected Products

Product: 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia

Product: 2020-2023 Western Star 49X

Product: 2021-2023 Western Star 47X

Product: 2022 Freightliner 114SD

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V073000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Sold By: Authorized Daimler Trucks North America dealers

Units Affected: 70,167 vehicles(702% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: October 13, 2023

Notes: 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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: FL966

Agency Last Updated: November 13, 2024

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking your make, model, and year against the following list: 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, or 2022 Freightliner 114SD.

Contact Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to confirm if your specific VIN is included in recall FL966.

Schedule an appointment with an authorized dealer to have the front brake modulator valves inspected and replaced if necessary at no cost to you.

Pay attention to any new dashboard alerts if your vehicle receives the software update, as this update is designed to notify you when a valve replacement is required.

For additional questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Inspection and replacement of front brake modulator valves.

How to: Take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the valves as necessary.

Option 2: Other Action

Software update for driver alerts.

How to: Some vehicles will receive a software update that provides a dashboard alert when the modulator valve requires replacement.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V073000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Sold By: Authorized Daimler Trucks North America dealers

Units Affected: 70,167 vehicles(702% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: October 13, 2023

Notes: 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.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: FL966

Agency Last Updated: November 13, 2024