2011 Freightliner Cascadia: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns for the 2011 Freightliner Cascadia. The newest campaign is 20V214000. NHTSA received the report on 14 Apr 2020. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 5 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 20V214000, in the NHTSA record

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.

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Recall campaigns

23 campaigns, newest first. 817,013 units in total.

20V21400014 Apr 2020Exterior Lighting
17V81000015 Dec 2017Equipment
17V76100027 Nov 2017Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
15V6160001 Oct 2015Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
15V1270004 Mar 2015Electrical System
14V68000029 Oct 2014Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly
14V08000021 Feb 2014Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
12V40500016 Aug 2012Equipment
12V07400028 Feb 2012Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
11V51400013 Oct 2011Steering / Rack and Pinion
11V4650008 Sep 2011Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
11V33000021 Jun 2011Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
11V28700018 May 2011Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump
11V28900018 May 2011Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
11V25700026 Apr 2011Power Train / Driveline
11V24900020 Apr 2011Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters / Automatic
11V1460003 Mar 2011Engine and Engine Cooling
11V10900023 Feb 2011Suspension / Rear / Springs / Leaf Spring Assembly
11V11000023 Feb 2011Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
10V5510004 Nov 2010Equipment / Other / Labels
10V34100027 Jul 2010Engine and Engine Cooling
10V33900027 Jul 2010Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump
10V1890007 May 2010Fuel System, Other

20V214000Received 14 Apr 2020. 63,175 units.
Exterior Lighting
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL848. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 May 2020.
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.
17V761000Received 27 Nov 2017. 438,255 units.
Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on January 22, 2018. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-756.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-756. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2018.
15V616000Received 1 Oct 2015. 5,801 units.
Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Cascadia, Business Class M2, Coronado, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to June 15, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-692.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-692. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Nov 2015.
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.
14V680000Received 29 Oct 2014. 65 units.
Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks of North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Freightliner Cascadia and M2 trucks manufactured June 2, 2011 to October 23, 2014. The vehicles are not in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 303, "Fuel System Integrity Of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." Specifically, the tail pipe on these vehicles terminates under the compressed natural gas (CNG) tank and can overheat the fuel system.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Due to the area of its placement, the exhaust system forces heat around, and may overheat, the fuel system components, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will extend the tailpipe beyond the cabinet, free of charge. The recall began Feburary 12, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-671.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-671. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Feb 2015.
14V080000Received 21 Feb 2014. 3,258 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2015 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, Sterling LT8500, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX vehicles manufactured February 19, 2008, through February 11, 2014, and equipped with Cummins Westport Model ISL G and Cummins Westport Model ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The sensor malfunction could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Cummins and Cummins Westport will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Customers may contact Daimler at 1-800-385-4357 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Daimler's number for this recall is FL-660.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number FL-660. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Apr 2014.
12V405000Received 16 Aug 2012. 1,663 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets. The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail. The air tanks may also separate from the vehicle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America toll free at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-631. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Dec 2012.
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.
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.
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.
11V330000Received 21 Jun 2011. 48,170 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. The bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-609. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Dec 2011.
11V287000Received 18 May 2011. 268 units.
Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, m2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from february 19, 2009, through july 9, 2010, equipped with specific dd13 and dd15 engines assembled with a bosch high pressure fuel pump element which may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion. The crack may result in a diesel fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall (see recall campaign 10v-339). The safety recall began on may 18, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-4. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 May 2011.
11V289000Received 18 May 2011. 2,342 units.
Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2011 business class m2, and coronado, model year 2011-2012 cascadia vehicles equipped with fontaine ultra lt fifth wheels and manufactured from april 7, 2010, through march 7, 2011. During the coupling process on vehicles equipped with pre-modification fontaine ultra lt fifth wheels, it is possible for the driver to partially close the fifth wheel lock, and if relying on a tug test (pull test), and not performing the required visual inspection, think that the fifth wheel lock is properly coupled to the trailer king pin, when in fact, it is not.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the tractor is not fully connected to the trailer, the trailer may disengage while in use, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Fontaine notified owners in february 2011, and is handling the remedy for this campaign. Fontaine is in the process of retrofitting all affected vehicles, free of charge. Owners may contact fontaine at 1-800-874-9780 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-608.
11V257000Received 26 Apr 2011. 347 units.
Power Train / Driveline
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 freightliner cascadia, m2, and western star 4900 vehicles, manufactured from january 11, 2011, through february 21, 2011, and equipped with a meritor driveline. The tubing used to assemble the affected drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A tube seam weld that is not properly bonded can result in the driveline assembly fracturing along the length of the tube seam weld. The fractured tube can twist or sever. This could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached and any additional nearby components. This may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. The safety recall began on june 27, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-606. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jun 2011.
11V249000Received 20 Apr 2011. 1,591 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters / Automatic
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia glider kit, coronado, m2, and western star4900 heavy trucks manufactured from october 16, 2010, through march 9, 2011, equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the slack adjuster housing were to break, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster is attached would no longer function, causing the vehicle to have reduced braking capacity and, if mounted on the steer axle, the vehicle could pull to one side, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dtna will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected slack adjusters free of charge. The safety recall began on july 5, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-605. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jul 2011.
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.
11V109000Received 23 Feb 2011. 4,977 units.
Suspension / Rear / Springs / Leaf Spring Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 argosy, cascadia, and cornoado heavy trucks manufactured from january 4, 2010, through november 30, 2010, equipped with 40k airliner suspensions. The rear suspension may fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If undetected, over time the rear end of the spring may separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the mono leaf springs free of charge. Daimler trucks will send an interim letter to owners informing them of the recall. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 5, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-589. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jul 2011.
11V110000Received 23 Feb 2011. 239 units.
Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner cascadia and conorado and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from april 22, 2010, through january 28, 2011, equipped with an epa10 isx engine. The routing and securing of the alternator cables may allow the cable to contact or nearly contact an engine heat shield potentially damaging the cable insulation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A positive alternator cable, with damaged insulation, that may contact a grounded component can cause a short circuit that can result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect the alternator cables for damage to the insulation. Cables with damage to the insulation will be replaced. The cable routing and securing will be modified to ensure sufficient clearence to the heat shield. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 27, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-590. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Apr 2011.
10V551000Received 4 Nov 2010. 7,466 units.
Equipment / Other / Labels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner coronado, columbia, fld military, business class m2, cascadia, century, and western star 4900 trucks manufactured from august 9, 2010, through october 27, 2010 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these vehicles were equipped with labels missing recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure to follow proper tire inflation recommendations can result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Labels with missing information will be replaced with corrected labels. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 15, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-584. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jan 2011.
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.
10V339000Received 27 Jul 2010. 13,410 units.
Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, m2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from february 19, 2009 through july 9, 2010, equipped with specific dd13 and dd15 engines assembled with a bosch high pressure fuel pump element which may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion. Over time the barrel of the bosch high pressure fuel pump element used on specific dd13/dd15 engines may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion resulting in a diesel fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway potentially resulting in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 28, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-4. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Apr 2011.
10V189000Received 7 May 2010. 30,704 units.
Fuel System, Other
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 freightliner columbia, cascadia, coronado, century, m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 vehicles equipped with dd 13 and dd15/dd16 engines and manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 5, 2010. Should the fuel filter become restricted, the low pressure fuel flange may develop a crack resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Fuel leaking onto the roadway may result in vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The low pressure fuel flange will be replaced with a more robust component. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 17, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-578. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Sep 2010.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2011 Freightliner Cascadia
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
RQ20001	Recall query	SAM Cab Water Intrusion	Electrical System	31 Aug 2020	26 Jun 2025
PE18004	Preliminary evaluation	PNDB Electrical Power Distribution	Electrical System	23 Apr 2018	22 Nov 2020
AQ18002	Audit query	Daimler Trucks North America Recalls	Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch	23 Apr 2018	11 Jul 2024
PE12018	Preliminary evaluation	Air Brake Reservoir Bracket Fracture	Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank	25 Jun 2012	20 Sep 2012	12V405000
PE11012	Preliminary evaluation	Fontaine Ultra LT 5th Wheel False Latch	Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly	15 Apr 2011	27 Jun 2011	11V289000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
NHTSA page of the 2011 Freightliner CascadiaThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2011 Freightliner Cascadia: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/cascadia/2011/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2011 Freightliner Cascadia?: 817,013 units in 23 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. 23 of them name the 2011 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2011 Freightliner Cascadia open?: No. Each of the 5 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.