NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2005 Freightliner Cascadia, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2017-12-15. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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 that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force ma (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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 and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2011-10-13. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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 LEAD TO DAMAGE OF THE SPOOL VALVE SEALS. A DAMAGE SPOOL VALVE SEAL MAY ALLOW HYDRAULIC FLUID TO FLO (excerpt)
Consequence: THE STEERING COULD UNEXPECTEDLY TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. (excerpt)
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 RACK HOUSING. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED IN DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2011-09-16. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: 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. THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE BETWEEN ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER AND ENGINE BLOCK MAY DEVELO (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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 INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS ON OCTOBER 28, 2011. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 20 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
2 investigations; 0 open.
AQ18002
Opened: 2018-04-23. Closed: 2024-07-11.
Daimler Trucks North America Recalls
On April 23, 2018, the National Highway Trai? c Safety Administration (a NHTSAa ) opened Audit Query (AQ18002) to assess the timeliness and scope of four recalls i? led by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (a DTNAa ). NHTSA subsequently expanded AQ18002 to examine the timeliness and scope of three additional DTNA recalls and compliance with early warning reporting and manufacturer communicatio
Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
PE09040
Opened: 2009-08-31. Closed: 2009-11-19.
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 56,000 MILES HE FOUND HIS RIGHT STEER TIRE COMPLETELY BALD.THE REPAIR SHOP IDENTIFIED AN INTERNAL F
Systems: STEERING.
Linked campaign numbers: 09V357000.
Manufacturer communications
249 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 104 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 39 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 16 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 16 |
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| STRUCTURE | 15 |
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| ENGINE | 13 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 13 |
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10176997
Date: 2020-06-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, STRUCTURE.
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 corrode and prevent the kickplate from staying in the closed po
10164491
Date: 2019-09-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Technical Solution for finding Bill of Material
10163599
Date: 2019-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
10163511
Date: 2019-08-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers
10162283
Date: 2019-05-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Service Solution: 1034298 - New Cascadia Engine Harness Chafe at A06-95037-000 Bracket
10161117
Date: 2019-04-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Accent / Park Light Function Disable Accent / Park Light Function Disable
10161113
Date: 2019-04-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
SS 1034231 New Cascadia Fuel Gauge Not Indicating Full When Fuel Tank(s) Are Filled
10161114
Date: 2019-04-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY.
Installation of Vortex Generators
10161115
Date: 2019-04-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
SS1034234 Cascadia ICU4Me - Low Air Warning Light Not Coming On
10161109
Date: 2019-04-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Revised Bulletin