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."
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Identifiers in this source record
2024 WESTERN STAR 49XManufacturer campaign: FL993Part: WAB400 867 226 02025 WESTERN STAR 49X2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIAVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Official 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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2024 WESTERN STAR 49X
- Brand or manufacturer
- WESTERN STAR
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24V058000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety