Daimler Trucks North America – Impaired Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 136

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner eCascadia vehicles. The service brake system may incorrectly calculate the vehicle mass, which can impair the electronic stability control system performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 136, “Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles.”


Report Received Date 06/28/2023
NHTSA ID 23V453000
Consequence Summary An impaired electronic stability control program may have a delayed response or insufficient braking force when activated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 26, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL978.
Recall Code FL978
Potentially Affected 332
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V453000)