NHTSA Recall 23V299000: Electronic stability control (esc)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 266 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Freightliner Business Class M2.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V299000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL971 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
| Report received | April 26, 2023 |
| Owner notification | June 19, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain short wheelbase 2020-2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021-2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 2022 Western Star 4700, and 2020 Freightliner Classic Cascadia vehicles. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability control system and tire combination that may understeer during a J-turn. 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."
Safety risk
Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL971.
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 23V299000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Freightliner Classic Cascadia | 2020 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2022 |
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.