Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Western Star 49X and 2025 Freightliner
— Recall Campaign #24V058000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 7 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
24V058000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 31, 2024 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 24V058000 |
| Units affected: | 7 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.