CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Western Star 49X vehicles. The air tank capacity may be too small, resulting in reduced braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the air tank or install an additional air tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1019.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain heavy-duty trucks have an air brake reservoir (tank) that may be too small. This means the vehicle may not meet federal air brake requirements, and braking performance can be reduced.
Reduced braking performance can increase the distance needed to stop, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should keep this in mind and be aware that stopping distances may be longer until the issue is corrected.
Dealers will inspect the air tank and replace it or install an additional air tank if needed, free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed July 1, 2025 can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall F1019). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 114SD | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2025 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2025 |
| Western Star 49X | 2025 |