NHTSA Recall 23V073000: Electronic stability control (esc) and modulator (service brakes)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 70,167 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Freightliner 114SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V073000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL966 |
| Components | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK › MODULATOR |
| Report received | February 10, 2023 |
| Owner notification | October 13, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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).
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V073000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 2022 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Western Star 47X | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Western Star 49X | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.