Recall 25V295 covers 68 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, and Western Star 49X trucks for undersized air tanks. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
Freightliner is recalling 68 2025 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, and Western Star 49X vehicles because the air tank capacity is too small. Reduced braking performance can lengthen stopping distance and increase crash risk, and Freightliner dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The air tanks on the 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, and 49X store compressed air for the air brake system. When the driver presses the brake pedal, that stored air helps apply the brakes at the wheel ends. The system needs enough reserve air volume for repeated brake applications and for normal pressure recovery.
On affected trucks, the combined air reservoir volume is too small for the brake chamber volume. Freightliner traced the problem to the tool used to verify air tank capacity, including an alert function that was not working as intended. That sizing error leaves the truck below the 12:1 reservoir-to-chamber ratio required for the air brake system, so braking performance is reduced.
The warning sign is the low air warning telltale on the dash. That light illuminates before reduced brake effectiveness occurs, so treat it as a brake system warning and stop using the truck until it is checked.
Who's affected?
Covers four truck lines from the 2025 model year, all using the same brake-system air tank.
| 2025 Freightliner 114SD | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | brake system |
| 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 | brake system |
| 2025 Western Star 49X | brake system |
| Units affected | 68 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Reduced brake performance can lengthen stopping distance and increase crash risk. A low air warning telltale illuminates before brake effectiveness drops, so treat that warning as a reason to stop using the truck and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, or Western Star 49X is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule the free air-tank inspection and repair that restores the required air capacity for the brake system.
- Bring the recall notice if it is available. If not, reference recall number 25V295 when you call.
- Leave extra stopping distance and avoid hard braking until the repair is complete.
- Call Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with questions about recall F1019.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Freightliner technician inspects the air brake tank setup and confirms whether the installed tank capacity meets the recall remedy. If the truck needs more air storage, the technician replaces the air tank or installs an additional air tank. The inspection, parts, and labor are covered under the recall. This work addresses the small air tank capacity described in campaign 25V295, which can reduce braking performance on affected 2025 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, and 49X vehicles.
Timeline
| May 7, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| May 27, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 1, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 4, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V295?
Recall 25V295 covers 68 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, and 49X vehicles with an air tank that has too little capacity. Reduced air-brake performance can increase stopping distance and crash risk. Dealers will inspect the air tank and replace it or install an additional tank for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, or 49X is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V295. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule the air-tank inspection and repair. Reference recall number 25V295 and Freightliner recall F1019 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and this recall remedy says dealers will inspect and replace the air tank or install an additional air tank free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced braking performance. If the air tank capacity is too small, the air-brake system can need more distance to stop the vehicle, increasing crash risk. The free dealer repair addresses the air-tank capacity problem.
When were owners notified about recall 25V295?
Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2025 Freightliner vehicle is included, then call a franchised Freightliner dealer for the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V295000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V295 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V295000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →