NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2025 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 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA.
Recalls
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8 recalls.
Date: 2025-09-11. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed (excerpt)
Consequence: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-09-11. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting (excerpt)
Consequence: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-05-07. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Western Star 49X vehicles. The air tank capacity may be too small, resulting in reduced braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air tank or install an additional air tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1019.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-10-01. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCP vehicles equipped with certain Cummins fuel pumps. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins will replace the fuel pump barrels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1010. Owners may also contact Cummins Customer Service at 812-377-5000.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-08-01. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia and Western Star 47X vehicles. The tie rod in the front axle may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and result in tie rod failure.
Consequence: Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1007.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-07-03. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 114SD, Western Star 47X, and 49X transit buses equipped with Composolite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.
Consequence: The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1005.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-06-04. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106, and S2C 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.
Consequence: Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-01-31. Systems: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Western Star 49X and 2025 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software has incorrect axle spacing parameters. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
Consequence: Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ESC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL993.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
270 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE | 88 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 46 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 37 |
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| SUSPENSION | 19 |
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| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 15 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 15 |
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| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 15 |
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| LANE DEPARTURE | 14 |
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11036680
Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Draining Water Trapped in the Upper A-Pillar
11036662
Date: 2026-08-06. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Revised Warranty Information letter for missing chamber caging bolts
11035540
Date: 2026-07-22. Type: Other. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Fleet Communications for Hadley Smart Valve - Raising Suspension
11035536
Date: 2026-07-21. Type: Other. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Truck Equipment Manufacturer upfit guide for Detroit Assurance Forward Radar Relocation and Adjustment
11035715
Date: 2026-07-17. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for Lost/Damaged Replacement F1011/F1015 Labels
11035534
Date: 2026-07-15. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Field Service campaign for Cascadia CTP3 Antennas
11035544
Date: 2026-07-15. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Field Service campaign for Cascadia CTP3 Antennas
11035545
Date: 2026-07-15. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Field Service campaign for Cascadia CTP3 Antennas
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.
11034535
Date: 2026-06-30. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Warranty Information letter for missing chamber caging bolts