Recall 24V058 covers 7 2024-2025 Western Star 49X and Freightliner Cascadia trucks for incorrect ESC software. Free repair at any franchised Western Star dealer.
Western Star is recalling 7 2024-2025 49X and Cascadia vehicles because the Electronic Stability Control software has incorrect axle spacing parameters. The defect can decrease stability or braking performance and increase crash risk, so the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The ESC system on the 2024-2025 49X and Cascadia trucks is software inside the anti-lock braking system ECU. That computer watches how the truck is moving and helps the brakes reduce a loss of stability during a hard maneuver. To work correctly, the software needs the truck's axle spacing, because axle location affects how the system calculates vehicle motion.
On affected trucks, the ECU was programmed with the wrong axle spacing parameters. That means the ESC computer is doing its stability calculations with bad setup data, not that a driver installed the wrong part. DTNA identified the programming issue on recently built trucks and recalled the vehicles because the reduced ESC performance was not fully known.
There is no warning sign before failure. The truck is not expected to show a warning light, message, sound, or driveability change that tells you the axle spacing data in the ESC software is wrong.
Who's affected?
Covers the 49X and Cascadia across the 2024 and 2025 model years, tied to the same ESC control unit.
| 2024 Western Star 49X | Electronic stability control (esc) |
|---|---|
| 2025 Western Star 49X | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| Units affected | 7 |
| 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?
Incorrect ESC parameters can reduce vehicle stability or braking performance and increase crash risk. There is no warning sign before the problem affects the vehicle, so do not wait for a dashboard light or symptom. If your VIN is included, schedule the software update soon and use extra care until it is completed. Repair is free at any franchised Western Star dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Western Star 49X or Freightliner Cascadia is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Western Star dealer to schedule the free ESC software update that corrects the axle-spacing parameters tied to stability and braking performance.
- Bring the recall notice if Western Star mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V058 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid hard braking when safe to do so.
- Call Western Star customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with questions and reference Western Star recall FL993.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Western Star technician updates the ESC software so the system uses the correct axle spacing parameters. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor for the software update. If you've already paid out of pocket for ESC software or related stability control work tied to this recall, seek reimbursement through an authorized dealer. Bring the owner letter and repair paperwork so the service desk can match the claim to DTNA's reimbursement instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 31, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 22, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 31, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| March 31, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 31, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V058?
Recall 24V058 covers 7 2024-2025 Western Star 49X and 2025 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles with incorrect axle spacing parameters in the electronic stability control software. The defect can reduce vehicle stability or braking performance and increase crash risk. Dealers will update the ESC software for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Western Star 49X or 2025 Freightliner Cascadia is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V058. If it is, contact a franchised Western Star or Freightliner dealer to schedule the ESC software update. Reference DTNA recall number FL993 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. For recall 24V058, dealers will update the electronic stability control software free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk in recall 24V058?
The safety risk is reduced stability or braking performance. DTNA reported that incorrect axle spacing parameters in the ESC software can interfere with how the system manages heavy-vehicle stability, increasing crash risk. Check your VIN, then schedule the free software update if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V058000 |
|---|---|
| Western Star customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V058 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V058000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (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 →