NHTSA Recall 23V453000: Software (electronic stability control (esc))
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 332 vehicles. It affects 2023–2024 Freightliner E-Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V453000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL978 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) › CONTROL MODULE › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | June 28, 2023 |
| Owner notification | August 23, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner eCascadia vehicles. The service brake system may incorrectly calculate the vehicle mass, which can impair the electronic stability control system performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
Safety risk
An impaired electronic stability control program may have a delayed response or insufficient braking force when activated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABS controller software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL978.
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 23V453000
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.