2007 Freightliner Cascadia: recalls and complaints

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• 17V81000015 Dec 2017Equipment
• 15V1270004 Mar 2015Electrical System
• 12V07400028 Feb 2012Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 11V51400013 Oct 2011Steering / Rack and Pinion
• 11V47800016 Sep 2011Fuel System, Diesel
• 11V4650008 Sep 2011Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• 11V1460003 Mar 2011Engine and Engine Cooling
• 10V34100027 Jul 2010Engine and Engine Cooling
• 09V4000008 Oct 2009Engine and Engine Cooling
• 09V3910006 Oct 2009Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 09V35700016 Sep 2009Steering / Rack and Pinion
• 09V02400022 Jan 2009Electrical System

1. 17V810000Received 15 Dec 2017. 24,860 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-759. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Apr 2018.

2. 15V127000Received 4 Mar 2015. 45,036 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured March 26, 2007, to August 31, 2010. Water may leak into the Signal-detection and Activation Module (SAM) Chassis causing corrosion which may result in electrical shorts or possible intermittent operation of trailer lights.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Intermittent operation of the trailer lights may prevent other drivers from knowing that the truck is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, an electrical short in the SAM chassis may result in a a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SAM chassis for corrosion, replacing it as necessary. Any vehicle that does not have a drip shield mounted in the cab over the SAM chassis will receive one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was sent to owners on May 4, 2015. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-679.

   Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-679. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Oct 2015.

3. 12V074000Received 28 Feb 2012. 103,437 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 27, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 12C-2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Apr 2012.

4. 11V514000Received 13 Oct 2011. 9,689 units.

   Steering / Rack and Pinion

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 flow to the right or left turn port instead of flowing to the return port.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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-free at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-614. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jul 2012.

5. 11V478000Received 16 Sep 2011. 73,500 units.

   Fuel System, Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 11C-2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Feb 2012.

6. 11V465000Received 8 Sep 2011. 4,444 units.

   Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 freightliner business class m2, cascadia, century, columbia, coronado and sterling a-line vehicles built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (ESC) system manufactured from september 15, 2005 through september 1, 2011. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the driver is slow to react during this ESC intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ESC module with the appropriate software version as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification will be mailed on or about november 21, 2011. The date for availability of the final remedy is subject to validation testing and parts availability. The safety recall began on march 28, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-612. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Mar 2012.

7. 11V146000Received 3 Mar 2011. 2,073 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from march 20, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe4000 epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dtna will notify owners of the recall during march 2011. Another notification will be issued once the remedy is released. Dtna expects the remedy to be available by december 1, 2011. Repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. Owners may contact dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. This recall is asscociated with a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Dec 2011.

8. 10V341000Received 27 Jul 2010. 5,743 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from september 5, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jul 2011.

9. 09V400000Received 8 Oct 2009. 18,067 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2007-2010 freightliner, sterling and western star vehicles equipped with detroit diesel dd15 epa07 engines which were manufactured with grid heaters. Increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A short-circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   The engine control logic will be reprogrammed free of charge by detroit diesel authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. The safety recall began on november 4, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 and daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Nov 2009.

10. 09V391000Received 6 Oct 2009. 10,185 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with epa07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. The plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. The safety recall began on may 7, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 09C-2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 May 2010.

11. 09V357000Received 16 Sep 2009. 8,882 units.

    Steering / Rack and Pinion

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2010 heavy duty trucks manufactured from october 29, 2005 through july 3, 2009. Under certain condition, the left hand inner tie rod end may loosen over time and if not corrected, potentially separate from the steering rack.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A separated tie rod assembly can result in loss of vehicle control at higher speeds and a crash could occur.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on february 5, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-557. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Feb 2010.

12. 09V024000Received 22 Jan 2009. 14,181 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Daimler trucks is recalling 14181 my 2007-2009 freightliner cascadia trucks equipped with cab signal-detect and activation modules (sams). Potential corrosion damage due to water intrusion into the sams may cause electrical shorts or intermittent operation of tail lamps, stop lamps, side marker lamps and trailer lighting. In some cases starter motors have activated without a key on.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    An electrical short in the cab sam or chassis sam may cause melting in the sam or other electrical components which may cause a vehicle fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect for indication of water intrusion or damage to the sams. Sams will be replaced as required and modifications will be completed to control possible sources of water intrusion. The recall is expected to begin on or before february 13, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL545. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Feb 2009.

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10. 201123
11. 201219
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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2007 Freightliner Cascadia?

320,097 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Freightliner Cascadia have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 137 recall campaigns for the Freightliner Cascadia, model years 2002 to 2026. 12 of them name the 2007 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2007 Freightliner Cascadia open?

No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.