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NHTSA recall,

Freightliner Cascadia (2020-2023) and Western Star 49X (2022)

Brake modulator valves may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

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).

Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall affects 2,404 vehicles nationwide. The issue was reported to NHTSA on September 9, 2026. Dealers will replace the brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 8, 2026. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will replace the brake modulator valves, free of charge.
  3. You may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1039.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 8, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Freightliner affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • CascadiaFreightliner, model years 2020 to 2023
  • 49XWestern Star, model years 2022

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Component
Brake defect
Campaign
26V583000
Vehicles affected
2,404
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
F1039
Manufacturer phone
1-800-547-0712

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)