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NHTSA Recall 24V058000: Electronic stability control (esc)

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Freightliner Cascadia.

7
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2024
owners notified (March 22)
NHTSA campaign24V058000
Manufacturer campaignFL993
ComponentELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Report receivedJanuary 31, 2024
Owner notificationMarch 22, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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."

Safety risk

Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V058000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner Cascadia2025
Western Star 49X2024, 2025

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.