Electronic stability control (ESC)Recall 23V-299 · Freightliner and Western Star vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 23V-299 covers 266 Freightliner and Western Star vehicles for a electronic stability control (esc) problem, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V299000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain short wheelbase 2020-2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021-2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 2022 Western Star 4700, and 2020 Freightliner Classic Cascadia vehicles. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability control system and tire combination that may understeer during a J-turn. 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."
The risk
Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL971.
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.