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- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner Cascadia and 2022 Western Star 49X vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V073 or 22V817. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to one 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 replace the brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 8, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1039. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
What this recall means for you
Brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode, causing the vehicle to pull to one side when braking is initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC). This applies to certain 2020-2023 Freightliner Cascadia and 2022 Western Star 49X trucks that were previously repaired incorrectly under earlier recalls 23V073 or 22V817.
Uneven braking can cause a sudden change in the vehicle's direction, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should check their VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer, since vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
Dealers will replace the brake modulator valves free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 8, 2026. You may also contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall F1039.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2020202120222023 |
|---|---|
| Western Star 49X | 2022 |