Recall 23V453 affects 332 2023-2024 Freightliner E-Cascadia trucks for incorrect mass calculation that impairs stability control. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
Freightliner is recalling 332 2023-2024 E-Cascadia vehicles because the service brake system can calculate vehicle mass incorrectly and impair electronic stability control. When stability control activates, the delayed response or insufficient braking force increases crash risk; Freightliner dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The mass estimator on 2023-2024 Freightliner E-Cascadia trucks is a software function that helps the brake system understand how heavy the truck is. That weight estimate matters because the service brakes and electronic stability control use it when deciding how much braking force to apply during automated braking and stability events.
On affected E-Cascadia trucks, the software interface between the electric powertrain and the service brakes was set up from Freightliner diesel applications and was not adapted for the electric powertrain. That wrong setup lets the brake system underestimate the truck's mass. With the wrong weight input, adaptive cruise control braking can feel too light, and the electronic stability control system can brake too late or with too little force during a stability maneuver.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is in the software parameters, so an owner or driver will not see a broken part, fluid leak, or dashboard symptom that reliably points to this recall.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2023 and 2024 model years with the same vehicle-mass estimator software.
| 2024 Freightliner E-Cascadia | Software |
|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner E-Cascadia | Software |
| Units affected | 332 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
The electronic stability control program can respond late or apply too little braking force when it activates, increasing the risk of a crash. Drive cautiously and schedule the ABS controller software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2024 Freightliner E-Cascadia is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule the free ABS controller software update that corrects the vehicle-mass calculation in the electronic stability control system.
- Bring the recall notice if Freightliner mailed one. Reference recall number 23V453 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the software update is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid abrupt maneuvers that activate stability-control braking.
- Call Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with questions and reference Freightliner recall FL978.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Freightliner technician updates the ABS controller software parameters so the brake and stability-control systems use the correct settings. The software update is free under the recall, and the source plan says the remedy takes about 60 minutes. If you paid for a related repair before the recall notice, follow the reimbursement instructions in the owner letter and work through an authorized Freightliner dealer.
| Estimated time at dealer | 60 minutes |
|---|---|
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
Timeline
| June 28, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 23, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 26, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| August 26, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 26, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 26, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V453?
Recall 23V453 covers 332 2023-2024 Freightliner E-Cascadia vehicles with service brake software that can calculate vehicle mass incorrectly. That error can impair electronic stability control performance and cause delayed response or insufficient braking force when the system activates. Freightliner dealers update the ABS controller software for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2024 Freightliner E-Cascadia is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 23V453. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule the ABS controller software update. Reference recall 23V453 or DTNA recall FL978 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Freightliner dealers will update the ABS controller software free of charge. The free repair applies at any franchised Freightliner dealer regardless of where the truck was purchased.
What is the safety risk in recall 23V453?
The safety risk is impaired electronic stability control performance. If the system activates, it can respond late or apply insufficient braking force, increasing crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then have a franchised Freightliner dealer complete the ABS controller software update for free.
When were owners notified about this Freightliner E-Cascadia recall?
DTNA mailed owner notification letters on August 23, 2023. If you bought the truck used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific E-Cascadia is included, then call a franchised Freightliner dealer and reference recall 23V453 or FL978.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V453000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V453 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V453000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →