Electronic stability control (ESC)Recall 23V-073 · Freightliner and Western Star vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 23V-073 covers 70,167 Freightliner and Western Star vehicles for a electronic stability control (esc) problem, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V073000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).
The risk
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL966.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
69%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.