WESTERN STAR 49X 2022: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V073000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 49X | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-10-13 | 2023-02-10 | 2023-02-13 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL966
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 70167
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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".
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
