2023 FREIGHTLINER E-CASCADIA
3 recalls, 0 complaints - 14 TSBs
25V046000 Mar 12, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Freightliner eCascadia and 2022-2026 Freightliner eM2 trucks. The electric vehicle power distribution module (EVDM) may not be assembled properly, which can cause electrical circuits to disconnect and result in a loss of drive ... Read more
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the EVDM as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1017.
23V467000 Jul 6, 2023
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner eCascadia vehicles. The e-axle planetary gear set may not be welded properly, which can cause the e-motor to detach from the final drive, resulting in an undetectable and sudden loss of drive power without the abil... Read more
Consequence
An undetectable and sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the e-axle(s) as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL979.
23V453000 Jun 28, 2023
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner eCascadia vehicles. The service brake system may incorrectly calculate the vehicle mass, which can impair the electronic stability control system performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requir... Read more
Consequence
An impaired electronic stability control program may have a delayed response or insufficient braking force when activated, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ABS controller software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL978.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 FREIGHTLINER E-CASCADIA
14 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
ICI24-017
Apr 29, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Important Campaign Information letter for SF681 - Revised Bulletin
ICI24-017
Apr 29, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Important Campaign Information letter for SF681 - Revised Bulletin
SF681
Apr 29, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Revised Field Service Campaign for eCascadia Software Package Update
SF681
Apr 29, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Revised Field Service Campaign for eCascadia Software Package Update
TSB08-001-FTL
Apr 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Service Bulletin for ECPC SPN 517081/FMI 14 False Fail for Welded Contactors BMS3 or BMS4 SPN 517000/FMI 6 or SPN 517001/FMI 6.
CALFTL54-033
Apr 1, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer Advisory Letter for Red LV Battery Telltale Present on Startup
SF682
Mar 22, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Field Service Campaign for AB12 and Crash Sensors
SF682
Mar 22, 2024
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Field Service Campaign for AB12 and Crash Sensors
PB31-032-FTL
Mar 21, 2024
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Parts Bulletin for SRRR Bracket Assembly Replacement
TSB20-089-FTL
Mar 19, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Service Bulletin for Adjusting the Coolant Pipe Position
TSB35-40-FTL
Mar 19, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Technical Service Bulletin for Fixing eAxle Oil Seepage at the Shift to Neutral Tool/Plug Location
SF681
Mar 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Field Service Campaign for eCascadia Software Package Update
SF681
Mar 11, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Field Service Campaign for eCascadia Software Package Update
24CSA-04
Feb 11, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer Service Annoucement for Charger Assistance Including the Detroit eFill Charger
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER E-CASCADIA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE24032
Opened: Nov 5, 2024 , Closed: Jun 10, 2025
EVDM connector plate separation
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) on November 6, 2024, to investigate Electric Vehicle Distribution Module (EVDM) connector plate separation on model year (MY) 2020-2025 Freightliner eCascadia and MY2022-2025 Freightliner eM2 electric trucks. The EVDM ... Read more
FREIGHTLINER E-CASCADIA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER E-CASCADIA across all model years (2020, 2026).
11
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths