NHTSAGeneral Alert
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Electronic Stability Control Error/FMVSS 136
Published: January 31, 2024Recall ID: 24V058000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Electronic Stability Control Error/FMVSS 136
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Electronic Stability Control Error/FMVSS 136 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V058000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V058000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 85.71 |
| Corrective 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. |
| Consequence summary | Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | FL993 |
| Potentially affected | 7 |
| Report received date | 2024-01-31T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |