2006 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

8 recalls, 2 complaints - 312 TSBs

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers tha... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com ... Read more

24,860 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Defect Description

DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT ... Read more

Consequence

A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WHERE NECESSARY, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.

103,437 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Defect Description

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, COLUMBIA, CENTURY, CORONADO, AND CLASSIC XL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2010 FOR THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. THE LOWER PINION BEARING MAY CORRODE AND FAIL. A FAILED BEARING MAY ... Read more

Consequence

THE STEERING COULD UNEXPECTEDLY TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER BEARING FOR CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS FOUND, THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO CORROSION IS FOUND, ON THE BEARING, THE BEARING WILL BE PACKED WITH GREASE AND THE RUBBER BELLOWS WILL BE REPLACED WITH SEALANT ADDED BETWEEN THE BELLOWS AND THE R... Read more

9,689 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Defect Description

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 11, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTERS MOUNTED NEAR THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE... Read more

Consequence

THIS COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STEEL LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. AN ... Read more

73,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Defect Description

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO AND STERLING A-LINE VEHICLES BUILT WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011. UNDER CERTAI... Read more

Consequence

IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ESC MODULE WITH THE APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE VERSION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE MAILED ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 21, 2011. THE DATE FOR AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL REMEDY IS SUBJECT TO VALIDATION TESTING ... Read more

4,444 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect Description

DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA FLD, AND M2, STERLING 9500, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 20, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE4000 EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AI... Read more

Consequence

A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Remedy

DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL DURING MARCH 2011. ANOTHER NOTIFICATION WILL BE ISSUED ONCE THE REMEDY IS RELEASED. DTNA EXPECTS THE REMEDY TO BE AVAILABLE BY DECEMBER 1, 2011. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. T... Read more

2,073 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 17, 2006 AND MARCH 31, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH EPA07 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES. THE PLASTIC LINES MAY EXPERIENCE LEAKS DUE TO FATIGUE CRACKS CAUSED BY STRESS... Read more

Consequence

IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FUEL MAY IGNITE ON A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY SPILL ON THE ROAD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES AND DIRECT WARRANTY CUSTOMERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

10,185 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Defect Description

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 29, 2005 THROUGH JULY 3, 2009. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITION, THE LEFT HAND INNER TIE ROD END MAY LOOSEN OVER TIME AND IF NOT CORRECTED, POTENTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING RACK.

Consequence

A SEPARATED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.

8,882 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY	1
ENGINE	1

Incident date: Nov 11, 2018

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Incident date: Nov 11, 2018

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

312 manufacturer communications from 241 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	62
350000 EQUIPMENT	36
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	16
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	14
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	14
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	14
100000 POWER TRAIN	13
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	13

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Service Bulletin for Chassis Side-Fairing Kickplate Magnet Replacement. On Freightliner Cascadia and New Cascadia vehicles manufactured before May 20, 2019, and equipped with side-fairings, the magnets that hold the kickplate closed may cor

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Solution for finding Bill of Material

350000 EQUIPMENT

Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Solution: 1034298 - New Cascadia Engine Harness Chafe at A06-95037-000 Bracket

053000 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

Accent / Park Light Function Disable Accent / Park Light Function Disable

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SS1034234 Cascadia ICU4Me - Low Air Warning Light Not Coming On

350000 EQUIPMENT

Installation of Vortex Generators

130000 VISIBILITY

Installation of Vortex Generators

074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

SS 1034231 New Cascadia Fuel Gauge Not Indicating Full When Fuel Tank(s) Are Filled

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Revised Bulletin

100000 POWER TRAIN

Rear PTO Pump Support CA

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

SS 1034220 SSI Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Information

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin- sb54311 ICU Odometer Programming

010000 STEERING

sb42077 Steer Axle Brake Chatter

125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Steer Axle Brake Chatter

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

sb54308 Chassis ECU Programming

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

sb83160 HVAC Blend Door Retrofit

350000 EQUIPMENT

sb83160 HVAC Blend Door Retrofit

350000 EQUIPMENT

fp00024 Cable-Tie Reference

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

ABS Light illuminating in the ICU.

350000 EQUIPMENT

DT12 PTO Upfit

100000 POWER TRAIN

DT12 PTO Upfit

350000 EQUIPMENT

Reminder: Paper Service Bulletin Mailings Are Discontinued

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Service Bulletin- ABS Light Illuminating in the ICU, ABS Solenoids Not Self Checking

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

ICUC Bulb check function.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Information Bulletin- Input Shaft Pilot Bearing Measurement Specification

350000 EQUIPMENT

Detroit DT12 Split Rod Bushing Repair letter to customer

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Detroit DT12 Split Rod Bushing Repair letter to customer

100000 POWER TRAIN

Detroit DT12 Split Rod Bushing Repair letter to customer

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin New "Natural Gas Vehicle Information" Webpage

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service Bulletin New "Natural Gas Vehicle Information" Webpage

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service Information Bulletin- Exhaust Gas Recirculation Crossover Pipe

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Service Information Bulletin- Exhaust Gas Recirculation Crossover Pipe

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service Information Bulletin- Exhaust Gas Recirculation Crossover Pipe

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Service Information Bulletin

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Information Bulletin

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Service Information Bulletin

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service Information Bulletin- Oil Present at the Turbocharger Compressor Housing

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Information Bulletin- Oil Present at the Turbocharger Compressor Housing

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin- Chassis ECU Programming

010000 STEERING

Important Campaign Information on FL614 Recall

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SS 469068 Cascadia SAM Cab, SAM Chassis, MSF and CGW Hardware Compatibility

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Letter to customer on Coverage Extension GHG17 After Treatment

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

18TS4Rev DD Heavy Duty Platform Accessory Drive Belt

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Letter to customer on Coverage Extension GHG17 After Treatment

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Letter to customer on Coverage Extension GHG17 After Treatment

162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Service Bulletin 9818- Repainting Plastic Bumper Components

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SS 1033121 Adding a Fan Override Switch (Legacy Cascadia)

020000 SUSPENSION

Service Bulletin: AirLiner Suspension Six-Piece Bolted Service Crossmember

350000 EQUIPMENT

Operating Hours for the Customer Assistance Center

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Indel B Refrigerator Loose Circuit Board

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued

350000 EQUIPMENT

sb54299 ICU3 to ICU3S Replacement Guidelines

350000 EQUIPMENT

The right-hand cab panel on New Cascadia can come into contact with the right-hand chassis-side fairing when making a left turn. This contact can result in an audible popping noise, paint-damage to the rocker panel and damage to the back-si

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

With the start of production on February 12, 2018, the fasteners used to assemble Airliner rear suspension crossmembers changed. The forward-suspension crossmember will assembled with 5/8-18 fasteners and the rear-suspension (bogie) crossme

350000 EQUIPMENT

020000 SUSPENSION

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SS 1033334 ICU3S Displays "Electrical System Problem Detected - Shutdown in Progress"

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

sb98020 Axalta Paint Finish CareB

092000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY

sb54296 Fuel Level Sending Unit RetrofitB

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

sb54296 Fuel Level Sending Unit RetrofitB

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

sb54148 Radio and Integrated Thin-Film Antenna Troubleshooting, and Field Service UpdatesB

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

sb54148 Radio and Integrated Thin-Film Antenna Troubleshooting, and Field Service UpdatesB

350000 EQUIPMENT

sb54148 Radio and Integrated Thin-Film Antenna Troubleshooting, and Field Service UpdatesB

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

sb31034 Towing ProceduresB

354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

sb31034 Towing ProceduresB

044200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM

sb4267 Brake Shimmy?Meritor? SteeLite X30? Brake Drum with Excessive RunoutB

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

sb2083 FluidXchange Tool and FittingsB

350000 EQUIPMENT

sb2083 FluidXchange Tool and FittingsB

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

sb2083 FluidXchange Tool and FittingsB

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

sb2074 Kysor Fan Clutch Rocking Runout Inspection

350000 EQUIPMENT

sb2074 Kysor Fan Clutch Rocking Runout Inspection

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

sb2074 Kysor Fan Clutch Rocking Runout Inspection

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

sb2070 EPA07 and Newer Gentech Coolant-Level Sensor Testing

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

sb2070 EPA07 and Newer Gentech Coolant-Level Sensor Testing

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

sb2069 Kysor Fan Clutch Sticking

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

sb2069 Kysor Fan Clutch Sticking

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

sb2068 Conventional Fully-Formulated Coolant with SCA Color Change

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

sb2068 Conventional Fully-Formulated Coolant with SCA Color Change

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

sb2063 Coolant Filter Inspection Procedure, DD13 DD15 DD16 Only

350000 EQUIPMENT

sb2063 Coolant Filter Inspection Procedure, DD13 DD15 DD16 Only

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

sb2063 Coolant Filter Inspection Procedure, DD13 DD15 DD16 Only

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

sb2057 New Surge Tank Design

162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

fp31028 Cascadia 14.5-Inch Hendrickson Aero-Clad Stainless-Steel Bumpers

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

fsb4269 Humidite excessive dans le systeme d'air

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

fp54031 Ordering Service Wiring Harnesses for Cascadia

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Computer Hook-Up Standard Diagnostic Time Update

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

17CSA25 New Method for Uploading Diagnostic Log Files to the CSC

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

17CSA24 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

OWL Enhancement Service Model Field

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

17CSA23r Detroit CSC closed December 14, 2017 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm Eastern Time

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Warranty Classroom Training in 2018

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

17-026 Holiday Closure 2017

020000 SUSPENSION

17TL25 TruckCam? Alignment System

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

14CSA23 CSC Announces ?Tech Tips? ? DDCSN

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA, Open , Model Year: 2017

Automatic Emergency Braking Errors

On May 26, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE23010) to assess reports of false positive activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in model year (MY) 2017-2022 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) vehicles. The reports alleged that acti... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2017

Automatic Emergency Braking Errors

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2017

Engine Electrical Wiring Harness Chafe

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation to investigate reports of engine electrical wiring harness chafe on the subject vehicles.ODI analysis found thousands of unique harness part numbers, spanning the two generations of vehicle chassis assembled at multiple veh... icle assembly plants in two different countries, with multiple sub-models, incorporating over thirty powertrain choices.Each wiring harness could contain several dozen individual wires for power, ground and communication purposes depending on the multitude of equipment options available for custom vehicle configuration. ODI identified three primary areas where a wiring harness bundle may chafe: the air compressor support bracket, the transmission case, or the coolant surge tank. In each case, the root cause was some combination of inadequate design clearance, installation variability and relative motion between the wiring harness and the point of contact, such as from vibration. The chafing could result in a range of consequences from none to various diagnostic fault codes, telltale illumination, driver warning center messages, erratic electrical component operation, difficult or no engine start condition, engine de-rate (power reduction), engine shut down, inoperative transmission gear selection, or an unexpected shift to neutral.These potential consequences vary depending on the specific damaged wire in the harness and the exact failure mode, such as intermittent short circuit to ground or open circuit. Generally, the chafing resulted in a progressive series of driver warnings with high levels of detectability over the course of several days and ignition cycles. Drivers usually heed warnings before an engine shutdown condition occurs and the driver may override an engine shutdown countdown timer using the override switch. If the driver allows the shutdown event to occur, the engine can almost always be immediately restarted. Incident rates for an engine shutdown with no warning or a transmission shift to neutral while driving are both very low. ODI received one complaint (NHTSA ID Number 11366557) from a fleet mechanic, who reported in a subsequent interview that he repaired at least six subject vehicles that experienced the alleged defect condition. However, there have been no new Vehicle Owner Questionnaire complaints received by ODI since opening this investigation, and there are no known crashes, fires or thermal events, or injuries or deaths related to the alleged defect. Accordingly, no safety-related defect trend has been identified. Based on available information, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the ODI report cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Numbers document, go to NHTSA.gov.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2018

Halogen Headlights May Cause Fires

In its process for evaluating Early Warning Reporting data, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) found twenty-four (24) field reports involving headlight fires on Freightliner Cascadia trucks, model years 2017 and newer produced by the vehicle manufacturer, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). ... Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2007

SAM Cab Water Intrusion

On August 31, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a recall query, RQ20001, to investigate the allegations of water intrusion into the truck cab signal-detect and activation module (SAM cab).The investigation further evaluated the effectiveness of the original recall remedy, and th... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2015

Intermittent Loss of Power Steering Assist

On May 1, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE20006 to investigate complaints of intermittent loss of power steering assist in Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), Volvo Trucks of North America (Volvo) and PACCAR vehicles equipped with a ZF/TRW (TRW) THP60 steering gear. The in... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2011

PNDB Electrical Power Distribution

On April 23, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE18-004) to investigate certain alleged defects affecting the Powernet Distribution Box (PNDB) and associated wiring on certain model year (MY) 2011-2016 Freightliner Cascadia (P3 platform) truck tracto... rs that may result in disruption or loss of electrical power to the PNDB itself and other electrical circuits, thermal events, and/or vehicle fires.On May 7, 2018, ODI sent an Information Request (IR) letter to Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA). On June 19, 2018, ODI received an IR response from DTNA that included vehicle production, consumer complaint, field report, warranty, manufacturer actions, changes and other data related to the alleged defects. On April 8, 2019, ODI received a supplemental IR response from DTNA that included their assessment of the alleged defects. Furthermore, ODI engaged in discussions with the manufacturer about the alleged defects on multiple occasions during the course of this investigation. ODI analysis of all available data indicates there is not an apparent defect trend. The most recent field report data reviewed was from 2017Q1 and the most recent complaint data was received by ODI in 2019Q1. The complaint rate is low. Most warranty claims occurred early in the vehicles' service life, and with the newest of the subject vehicles being over four years old, they are all now beyond that point. The warranty claim rates for loose input or output terminals (0.16%), loose fuses (0.25%), PNDB power (B+) supply cable corrosion or improper PNDB power (B+) supply cable routing and/ or securement (0.00%) are all low.The most serious consequence in the warranty claim data alleged engine shutoff with a vehicle in motion. While some vehicles did experience a loss of electrical power resulting in loss of motive power with no immediate restart capability, the bulk of the warranty claims were for vehicles equipped with an optional cab power disconnect switch solenoid with an automatic reset feature that may exhibit a brief, intermittent loss of power. If the input and output voltages differ by an unacceptable amount, potentially due to foreign object debris or corrosion on the solenoid's contacts, the PNDB senses the difference and enters an auto-reset mode in an attempt to correct the condition. The internal contacts open for one second, stopping the flow of electricity, and then close, restoring the flow for two seconds. This cycle is repeated for up to five times; after a maximum of thirteen seconds, the PNDB defaults to the on position and electrical power is restored. This condition exhibits a transient loss of power but it does not cause any permanent engine disablement. As a precaution, the solenoid-equipped PNDB part was modified in August 2017 to eliminate the auto-reset feature. Since 2010, there has been only 1 report of vehicle fire and zero reports of crash, injury or death. Accordingly, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2014

RQ17 - 008 Closing

On February 26, 2016, Bergstrom Inc. notified NHTSA of a safety defect in approximately 10,819 of its ParkSmart auxiliary electrical temperature management units. These units were installed on Freightliner Cascadia Class 8 trucks that may overheat due to high resistance, resulting in possible fires.... One of the contributing factors which led to this recall was a plastic vented cap covering the compressor connectors allowing increased flow of air to the overheated connectors, which increased the risk of a fire.ParkSmart units equipped with non-vented caps, according to Bergstrom, were not affected. See Bergstrom recall 16E-017.On March 7, 2016, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), the parent company of Freightliner, filed its corresponding defect decision as to the impacted Freightliner trucks.DTNA identified 8,865 model year 2015-2016 Freightliner Cascadia trucks installed with the ParkSmart units.On September 18, 2017, the Recall Management Division (RMD), opened this investigation to resolve the discrepancy between the larger number of units Bergstrom recalled with the smaller number of trucks DTNA identified as impacted, and to pursue additional recall actions as needed. RMD issued an information request to DTNA on Oct. 26, 2017 inquiring about the discrepancy, as well as field experience information.DTNA filed several responses of different dates that provided shipping and distribution information as well as field reports.DTNA explained that their recalled population was comprised only of vehicles they had produced for the U.S. market.They identified that 1,282 vehicles were produced for the Canadian market, and 122 vehicles for the Mexican market.DTNA said that the remaining balance of parts were likely supplied to parts depots for service (service loops) for other purchasers, such as Freightliner dealers sourcing custom vehicle requests. RMD also requested and reviewed shipping and distribution materials from Bergstrom. These materials identified Park Smart units intended for MY 2014 Cascadia trucks (e.g., vehicles outside the DTNA recall population).RMD confirmed with DTNA that the MY 2014 trucks had the non-vented cap design used on them and so were properly excluded from the recall population.In addition to collecting information and documentation from the involved companies, ODI reviewed early warning reporting information. This search identified nine reports of thermal events. All events, however, occurred on MY 2014 Cascadia trucks that, for reasons explained above, were not part of the DTNA recall and the event linked to other causes. In view of the information available to it at this time, RMD is satisfied that the scope of the DTNA recall is adequate.Accordingly, this RQ is closed.Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2015

Windshield Wiper Motor Failure

On April 3, 2017, the Office of Defects investigation (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA17-001) as an upgrade to a Preliminary Analysis (PE16-005). The investigation focused on alleged windshield wiper failures on 2015-2016 MY Freightliner Cascadia trucks. ODI received Early Warning Reporting (EW... Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2016

Steering Arm Capscrew Failures

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on one (1) Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) and associated Police Accident Report (PAR) that described a crash where the vehicle had a separated steering linkage at one wheel-end as the result of lower steering arm capscrew f... ailures.It was unknown at the time whether the separation caused the crash or was the result of the crash.Recall 15V-613 corrected an under-torque issue in upper steering arm capscrews on these vehicles.ODI opened this Recall Query to assess the scope and remedy of the 15V-613 recall.ODI collected the front axle from the crash vehicle for inspection and sent an Information Request Letter (IR) to Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).The Vehicle Research and Test Center (VRTC) analyzed the crash truck's front axle.Based on the fracture surfaces of the capscrews and numerous witness marks on the tires, wheels, and vehicle, VRTC determined that the steering linkage separated due to the crash and was not the cause of the crash.However, VRTC noted that the capscrews on the opposite wheel end were at a much lower torque value than specified by the manufacturer.In DTNA's IR response, they reported one additional crash where a separated steering linkage was observed.DTNA determined the separation was the result of the crash and not the cause of the crash.DTNA had no complaints and all warranty reports were related to the upper steering knuckles and recall 15V-613.During the investigation ODI received one crash report from a transportation investigator retained by a fleet which involved a similar vehicle and alleged defect.The steering linkage was observed to have separated at the lower knuckle arm capscrews on the driver's side.The passenger side capscrews were found to be at a lower torque value than specified.In order to prevent a future assembly defect as identified in recall 15V-613, Detroit Axle, who manufactured the axles in the subject vehicles, made several production process changes to ensure capscrews were properly torqued.On October 14, 2015, the assembly tool was modified to monitor torque and turn of each capscrew.On this date, the tool was also changed to ?Lock on Reject.? If a bolt was not properly torqued the tool would not release until the operator acknowledged and corrected the defect.ODI conduced a roadside inspection study to help explain the low torque observed in the crash vehicle.With the help of the Virginia State Police Motor Carrier Enforcement Division ODI inspected thirty-nine (39) trucks and 156 capscrews over a two day period.No trucks were found to have under-torqued capscrews.ODI included some older trucks outside the scope of this investigation to offer additional time in service.One such truck was twelve (12) years old and had nearly 1 million miles.It too, was within specification.Based on the information collected, this investigation is closed. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following complaint identification number: 10926527Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2015

Wiper Motor Failure

On April 13, 2016, the Office of Defects investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation on 2015-2016 MY Freightliner Cascadia trucks, alleging windshield wiper motor failures. The investigation was opened based on EWR field reports describing windshield wipers that intermittently failed to o... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2011

Fontaine Ultra LT 5th Wheel False Latch

DTNA submitted a 573 Recall notice (11V-289) prior to the IR response date and therefore was granted permission to forgo submission of the IR response.Freightliner reported that Fontaine's TSB issued in March had resulted in the remedy of 55 percent of all subject vehicles with an additional 33% sch... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2005

RACK AND PINION FAILURE

A CONSUMER COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE AGENCY ON AUGUST 22, 2009, BY AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR LEASING A 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA.THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT IN APRIL OF 2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES HE EXPERIENCED A SEAL RUPTURE IN THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY.A NEW SEAL WAS INSTALLED AND AT... Read more

FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA across all model years (2002, 2026).

360 Total Recalls

398 Total Complaints

13 Investigations

30 Reported Crashes

28 Reported Fires

12 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	2	View
2025	8	1	View
2024	2	27	View
2023	6	18	View
2022	18	21	View
2021	20	24	View
2020	20	47	View
2019	29	53	View
2018	26	19	View
2017	20	11	View
2016	12	22	View
2015	18	22	View
2014	21	20	View
2013	19	7	View
2012	19	27	View
2011	23	22	View
2010	23	18	View
2009	24	24	View
2008	22	9	View
2007	12	1	View
2006 (current)	8	2
2005	3	1	View
2004	2	0	View
2003	1	0	View
2002	1	0	View

Other FREIGHTLINER Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
BUSINESS CLASS M2	507	62	View
114SD	349	8	View
SPRINTER 3500	312	31	View
SPRINTER 2500	291	64	View
108SD	212	3	View
SPRINTER 1500	212	0	View
SPRINTER 4500	210	2	View
COLUMBIA	203	110	View

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