Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 2, 2023
Freightliner Cascadia 2020: Brake Pull Risk from ESC System
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with potential brake pull during ESC braking. Free repairs to fix corroded front brake modulator valves.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks where front brake modulator valves may corrode, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. This could increase crash risk if the vehicle suddenly changes direction. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79579-freightliner-cascadia-2020-brake-pull-risk-from-esc-system.
“Freightliner Cascadia 2020: Brake Pull Risk from ESC System.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79579-freightliner-cascadia-2020-brake-pull-risk-from-esc-system. Based on NHTSA recall #23V073000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V073000).
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles due to brake pull hazards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Oct. 2, 2023. Dealers will inspect and replace front brake modulator valves as necessary.
How to tell if you have it
Freightliner Cascadia, 2017-2023
Western Star 49X, 2020-2023
Western Star 47X, 2021-2023
Freightliner 114SD, 2022
What to do
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.
The hazard
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). This may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has 272 other recalls on record since July 6, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include Freightliner Business Class M2 Recall (Oct. 1, 2026), Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall (Oct. 1, 2026), and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 Recall (Aug. 24, 2026). Peterbilt issued a delayed brakes recall for the 2027 Peterbilt 548 on Sept. 1, 2026. Mack and Volvo recalled Pioneer, Anthem, and VNL models respectively for brake system failure risks on April 23, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Freightliner Cascadia truck has a recall notice from Daimler Trucks North America. The recall covers specific model years and configurations from 2017-2023.
Brand
Daimler Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free repair.
Get Front Brake Modulator Valve Inspection
Dealers will inspect and replace front brake modulator valves if corroded, as part of free repairs.
Check for Software Update Alert
Some vehicles will have a software update that alerts drivers when replacement is needed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 11 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 23V073000 — Daimler Trucks North America Freightliner Cascadia 2020: Brake Pull Risk from ESC System
Hello,
I own a Freightliner Cascadia 2020: Brake Pull Risk from ESC System that is covered by recall 23V073000 from Daimler Trucks North America.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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