Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #23V299000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V299000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting short wheelbase 2020-2024 freightliner cascadia, 2021-2024 freightliner m2 business class, 2022 western star 4700, and 2020 freightliner classic cascadia vehicles Includes 266 affected units, Vehicle May Understeer/FMVSS 136, component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

short wheelbase 2020-2024 freightliner cascadia, 2021-2024 freightliner m2 business class, 2022 western star 4700, and 2020 freightliner classic cascadia vehicles

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V299000
Report Received Date: 2023-04-26T00:00:00
Subject: Vehicle may understeer/fmvss 136
Component: Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Potentially Affected Units: 266

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL971
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: Understeering during a j-turn may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 66.54

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NHTSA ID: 23V299000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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