Daimler Trucks recalls 2020–2023 Freightliner Cascadia and 2022 Western Star 49X trucks over brake valves that may corrode
Front brake valves that were repaired incorrectly under earlier recalls may corrode, making the truck pull to one side when stability control brakes, which could cause a sudden change in direction and a crash.
What to do
Take the vehicle to a dealer to have the brake modulator valves replaced free of charge, even if it was fixed under the earlier recalls. Owners can call DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and refer to recall number F1039.
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Recall details
- Product
- Freightliner Cascadia, 49x 2020–2023
- Hazard
- Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 2,404 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 9, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V583000
- Manufacturer campaign number: F1039
- Model years: 2020–2023
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Defect
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner Cascadia and 2022 Western Star 49X vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V073 or 22V817. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).
- Consequence
- Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will replace the brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 8, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1039. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
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