NHTSA lists 13 complaints for the 2022 Freightliner Cascadia, 3 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 4 complaints mention an injury, with 6 injuries and 2 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA.
Recalls
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19 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 19.
Date: 2026-09-09. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner Cascadia and 2022 Western Star 49X vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V073 or 22V817. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).
Consequence: Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 8, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1039. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-04-26. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).
Defect: 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 tire combination that may understeer during a J-turn. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with th (excerpt)
Consequence: Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-02-10. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).
Consequence: Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL966.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-11-01. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD, and 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an Adaptive Cruis (excerpt)
Consequence: Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 16, 2023. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-958. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 20V-390. All (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-06-30. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The electronic parking brake may not engage when the vehicle is keyed off, which may result in a vehicle rollaway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems o (excerpt)
Consequence: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused harness overlay, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact DNTA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-945. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-06-24. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) fault codes will not be stored when the vehicle is keyed off for more than 5 seconds, impairing its diagnostic features and warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Sy (excerpt)
Consequence: An ABS system that does not store fault codes may fail to warn the driver of an issue, or prevent proper repair. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: DTNA will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL943. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-06-22. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The emergency braking system may not engage, resulting in the loss of braking ability.
Consequence: A loss of braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a double check valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact DNTA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-941.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-06-08. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Freightliner (FCCC) MT45, MT45G and 2022-2023 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Consequence: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28,2022. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-938.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-05-25. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The double check valve may trap air which can impair service brake function and lock the rear axle while the vehicle is in motion. A locked rear axle may cause brake components to fail or increased stopping distance.
Consequence: Brake component failure and increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-2712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-936.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-05-16. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The antilock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) may be manually disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
Consequence: Disabled ABS and ESC may lead to loss of braking or stability control, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL932.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
388 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 85 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 68 |
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| ENGINE | 63 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 54 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 32 |
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| LANE DEPARTURE | 19 |
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| VISIBILITY | 18 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 |
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11035536
Date: 2026-07-21. Type: Other. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Truck Equipment Manufacturer upfit guide for Detroit Assurance Forward Radar Relocation and Adjustment
11035527
Date: 2026-07-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Revised Technical Service Bulletin for ABS Wheel Speed Fault Code Correction for MBSP Equipped Vehicles. Updated frequently asked questions.
11034519
Date: 2026-06-18. Type: Other. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
CX Advocate for Utility Lamp water intrusion
11033103
Date: 2026-05-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Revised Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 OVX Transmission Refresh
11031986
Date: 2026-04-23. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service Solution for Progressive Low Voltage Disconnect Parameter Update
11031992
Date: 2026-04-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Revised Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 Range Detent Diagnostic
11031981
Date: 2026-04-16. Type: Other. Systems: LANE DEPARTURE.
CX Advocate for P4 Side Guard Assist On/Off Menus and Trailer Functionality (TSB-54-381-FTL)
11031971
Date: 2026-04-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Revised Field Service campaign for Cascadia Axle Conversion: Adaptive Tandem (AT) 6x4 to New Final Drive (NFD)
11031972
Date: 2026-04-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Revised Field Service campaign for Cascadia Axle Conversion: Adaptive Tandem (AT) 6x4 to New Final Drive (NFD)
11031973
Date: 2026-04-15. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Important Campaign Information for SF706 - Revised, Reactivated