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- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
- Problem
- 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).
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Corroded front brake modulator valves can cause the vehicle to pull toward one side when the brakes are applied by Electronic Stability Control or Roll Stability Control. A sudden change in direction raises the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves as needed, free of charge. Some vehicles will receive a software update that alerts the driver when a replacement is required. Owner notification letters began mailing October 13, 2023. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL966.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 114SD | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2017201820192020202120222023 |
| Western Star 47X | 202120222023 |
| Western Star 49X | 2020202120222023 |