2024 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

2 recalls, 27 complaints - 26 TSBs

24V093000 Feb 8, 2024
STEERING
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 FCCC MT45G, MT45, and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Consequence
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for the recall is FL995.
11 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
23V299000 Apr 26, 2023
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain short wheelbase 2020-2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021-2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 2022 Western Star 4700, and 2020 Freightliner Classic Cascadia vehicles. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability control system and t... Read more
Consequence
Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL971.
266 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Complaint Statistics

27 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL3
STEERING2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
SUSPENSION2
ENGINE2
AIR BAGS2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
AIR BAGS Sep 17, 2025
Incident date: Sep 16, 2025
It has been 22 months since the recall (NHTSA Number 23V865) and over a year since the expected remedy date. What is the status update? What is causing the delay?
POWER TRAIN Jun 20, 2025
Incident date: Mar 16, 2025
The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle began to jerk and hesitate while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission ne... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
These trucks have a non-adjustable default setting for Over and Under cruise control speed setting. This means, in the case of the truck I drove, that the cruise control will allow the truck to go 5 mph over the set speed before engaging the engine brake, or 4 mph under the setting before accelerat... Read more
SUSPENSION Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
I was unable to use my seatbelt because the end that accepts the strap, would not allow the seatbelt to click in to the device. I had to drive without a seatbelt several miles. I tried probably 20 times to get it to click in before giving up. My husband was able to somehow reset the mechanism, and ... Read more
SEAT BELTS Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
I was unable to use my seatbelt because the end that accepts the strap, would not allow the seatbelt to click in to the device. I had to drive without a seatbelt several miles. I tried probably 20 times to get it to click in before giving up. My husband was able to somehow reset the mechanism, and ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
today while driving, my instrument cluster that houses my speed, range, and drivers assistance information went black. i looked up the issue and i am not the only one with this issue. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
STEERING Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
It is hard to impossible to drive the truck in a straight line (compared to models without the smartvalves), and often drifts side to side randomly without any warning or feedback. The steering requires constant input, and the "feel" of the truck is not correct to allow intuitive steering. When dr... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
It is hard to impossible to drive the truck in a straight line (compared to models without the smartvalves), and often drifts side to side randomly without any warning or feedback. The steering requires constant input, and the "feel" of the truck is not correct to allow intuitive steering. When dr... Read more
SUSPENSION Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
It is hard to impossible to drive the truck in a straight line (compared to models without the smartvalves), and often drifts side to side randomly without any warning or feedback. The steering requires constant input, and the "feel" of the truck is not correct to allow intuitive steering. When dr... Read more
ENGINE Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
The EVAP system leak P0456 the code I received.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
Complaint 1 When using cruise control in 2024 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with level 2 autonomous driving features, there is no option to turn off the autonomous driving features (and use standard cruise control); the driver is forced to use the system if he wants or needs to use cruise control. T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
Complaint 1 When using cruise control in 2024 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with level 2 autonomous driving features, there is no option to turn off the autonomous driving features (and use standard cruise control); the driver is forced to use the system if he wants or needs to use cruise control. T... Read more
ENGINE Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
Engine died in the middle of driving. After having it towed and diagnosed, there was no engine oil at all. I still had 1500 miles before the recommended mileage for my next oil change. No warning lights. Engine is totally seized and will need to be replaced. Kia dealership stated that an indicator s... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
These trucks have a non-adjustable default setting for Over and Under cruise control speed setting. This means, in the case of the truck I drove, that the cruise control will allow the truck to go 5 mph over the set speed before engaging the engine brake, or 4 mph under the setting before accelerat... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
My vehicle has a recall on it ,I no longer feel safe driving it so I will like to have my vehicle replace with a new vehicle, that doesn't have safety hazard or recall
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
My vehicle has a recall on it ,I no longer feel safe driving it so I will like to have my vehicle replace with a new vehicle, that doesn't have safety hazard or recall
VISIBILITY/WIPER Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
Sun visors become exceptionally stiff and cannot no be dropped to protect from glaring sun. This creates a driving distraction. The visors reach a point where they are so tightly frozen that an effort to lower them causes the sun visor mount to sheer off. Now I have no working sun visors. Ford says ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
The component that failed is a known issue with the backup camera blue screen. My vin# isn't part of the recall but should be. The safety factor is well known. The dealer has reproduced the issue replaced the camera and applied the temporary fix but it failed again. The temporary fix also caused ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the "Shift to Park" message was displayed on the instrument panel while attempting to park the vehicle. Additionally, there was a constant beeping alert coming from the vehicle during the failure. The contact later discovered that the rear ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the "Shift to Park" message was displayed on the instrument panel while attempting to park the vehicle. Additionally, there was a constant beeping alert coming from the vehicle during the failure. The contact later discovered that the rear ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
When approaching stopped traffic, sometimes the truck will respond and begin to slow down. At other times, the truck will continue at set speed toward a detected stopped vehicle, and in situations where the time and distance are way too short to justify no reaction by the system. The truck at some... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
When approaching stopped traffic, sometimes the truck will respond and begin to slow down. At other times, the truck will continue at set speed toward a detected stopped vehicle, and in situations where the time and distance are way too short to justify no reaction by the system. The truck at some... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Dec 30, 2024
Incident date: Aug 19, 2024
When approaching stopped traffic, sometimes the truck will respond and begin to slow down. At other times, the truck will continue at set speed toward a detected stopped vehicle, and in situations where the time and distance are way too short to justify no reaction by the system. The truck at some... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Nov 13, 2024
Incident date: Nov 5, 2024
Ram continues to refuse to implement a fix for Recall 24V-653. The ABS disabling the Electronic Stability Control is extremely dangerous and renders my truck unfit for its intended purpose. Additionally the failure to implement a fix has made it impossible to sell or trade in my truck fir it's ful... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 12, 2024
Incident date: Nov 6, 2024
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V344000 (Back Over Prevention, Equipment, Electrical System) and 24V651000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The con... Read more
STEERING Sep 14, 2024
Incident date: Sep 14, 2024
When driving I lost steering and received dashboard alarm with service power steering. Turned the truck off, when I turned it back on the steering was working. A week later I lost steering again while driving.
POWER TRAIN Mar 19, 2024
Incident date: Mar 18, 2024
Transmission went out and vehicle did not have 99,000 miles on it. Mechanics said dodge caravans are famous for faulty transmissions. Cost over $4,000 yo repair a 2016 vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

26 manufacturer communications from 20 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8
350000 EQUIPMENT4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
160000 STRUCTURE3
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL2
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
200000 WHEELS1
SS3144-FTL Apr 25, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Solution for DEF Pump Wiring for Cummins CM2450 Engine Controller
CALFTLWS01-005 Apr 25, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer Advisory Letter for Vehicle and Engine Update To Final GHG24 Certification
SS3142-FTL Mar 20, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Solution for J1939 CAN issues for vehicles equipped with Bendix Side Radar with expanded field of view
SS3142-FTL Mar 20, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service Solution for J1939 CAN issues for vehicles equipped with Bendix Side Radar with expanded field of view
TSB30-013-FTL Mar 19, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Service Bulletin for Off-Road/Low Traction Throttle Parameter Update
CALFTLWS20-005 Mar 6, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer Advisory Letter for ESOC Corporation is not Able to Fulfill Orders
POTApush_441-113 Feb 26, 2024
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Communication relating to a parameter update to improve the fuel efficiency benefit of Predictive Cruise Control, bringing current vehicles into alignment with the way that prior vehicles operated around the road- and cruise-speed limits.
POTApush_441-113 Feb 26, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Communication relating to a parameter update to improve the fuel efficiency benefit of Predictive Cruise Control, bringing current vehicles into alignment with the way that prior vehicles operated around the road- and cruise-speed limits.
TSB30-013-FTL Feb 20, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Service Bulletin for Off-Road/Low Traction Throttle Parameter Update
SF672_V4 Nov 3, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Revised Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update
SF672_V4 Nov 3, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Revised Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update
CALFTL42-009 Oct 19, 2023
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Customer Advisory Letter for 6-Inch Slack Adjusters Causing the Brakes to Over-Adjust and Drag
SB60-178 Oct 11, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin for Relocating the Bluetooth Microphone
SB60-180 Oct 5, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Revised Service Bulletin for Cab Isolator for Trucks Domiciled in Mexico
SS3123-FTL2023 Sep 29, 2023
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
Service Solution for P4 New Cascadia Web Mounted 5th Wheel Ramps
SB60-180 Sep 14, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Cab Isolator for Trucks Operating in Extreme Conditions. Description of Revisions: This bulletin replaces the version dated June 2023. The title has been updated.
CALFTL54-031 Sep 12, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Customer Advisory Letter for Towing Related to Low Coolant Faults
SB40-013 Sep 1, 2023
200000 WHEELS
Freightliner Service Bulletin for Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ECU Relocation and Antenna Addition
FP31-031 Aug 11, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Freightliner Parts Bulletin for Aero Bumper Air Dam Part Supersession
SS3121-FTL2023 Jul 28, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Solution for Cascadia Detroit FWS Serviceability
CALFTL54-030 Jun 13, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer Advisory Letter for Bendix Blind Spotter Sensor Installation
SF672 Jun 2, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update
SF672 Jun 2, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Field Service Campaign for Common Telematics Platform Software Update
CALFTL54-029 Apr 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer Advisory Letter for Low Voltage (LV) Battery Maintenance
54302 Mar 5, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ABS Light illuminating in the ICU.
8V491 Feb 1, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ICUC Bulb check function.

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.

EA25006 Opened: Oct 23, 2025
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
PE23010 Opened: May 26, 2023 , Closed: Oct 23, 2025
PE, Closed , 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
PE21004 Opened: Feb 25, 2021 , Closed: Jan 14, 2025
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... Read more
PE21006 Opened: Feb 25, 2021 , Closed: Jul 16, 2021
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
RQ20001 Opened: Aug 31, 2020 , Closed: Jun 26, 2025
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
PE20006 Opened: May 1, 2020 , Closed: Mar 27, 2024
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
PE18004 Opened: Apr 23, 2018 , Closed: Nov 22, 2020
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... Read more
RQ17008 Opened: Sep 18, 2017 , Closed: Jul 31, 2018
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.... Read more
EA17001 Opened: Apr 3, 2017 , Closed: Apr 8, 2020
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
RQ17001 Opened: Apr 3, 2017 , Closed: Dec 25, 2017
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... Read more
PE16005 Opened: Apr 13, 2016 , Closed: Apr 24, 2017
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
PE11012 Opened: Apr 15, 2011 , Closed: Jun 27, 2011
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
PE09040 Opened: Aug 31, 2009 , Closed: Nov 19, 2009
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 (current) 2 27
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 8 2 View
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