2017–2023 Freightliner & Western Star (4 models) Electronic Stability Control Recall 23V073000 (Freightliner FL966)
NHTSA recall 23V073000 (Freightliner recall FL966) covers about 70,167 2017–2023 Freightliner & Western Star (4 models) vehicles (electronic stability control), filed with NHTSA Feb 10, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V073000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electronic stability control
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD vehicles. 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).
The risk
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Oct 13, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Freightliner recall number FL966
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V073000 as FL966. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "FL966 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 2022 | — |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2017–2023 | — |
| Western Star 47X | 2021–2023 | — |
| Western Star 49X | 2020–2023 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Feb 10, 2023
- Owner notification
- Oct 13, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Check your VIN for 23V073000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V073000 is open, call any Freightliner dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V073000 or FL966). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V073000?
NHTSA recall 23V073000 (Freightliner recall FL966) covers about 70,167 2017–2023 Freightliner & Western Star (4 models) vehicles (electronic stability control), filed with NHTSA Feb 10, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V073000?
NHTSA's record for 23V073000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V073000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Freightliner dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V073000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary." NHTSA lists Oct 13, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Freightliner recall number for 23V073000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as FL966. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (FL966) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V073000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V073000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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