2018 Freightliner Cascadia: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: do not driveCampaign 17V629000. NHTSA received the report on 6 Oct 2017. 138 units. Steering

Remedy of campaign 17V629000, in the NHTSA record

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the upper steering shaft pinch bolt is properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-748. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been checked.

Do-not-drive advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.

NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia. The newest campaign is 23V073000. NHTSA received the report on 10 Feb 2023. The NHTSA record gives the component Electronic Stability Control (ESC). NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 5 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 23V073000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Recall campaigns

26 campaigns, newest first. 1,267,163 units in total.

23V07300010 Feb 2023Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
22V8170001 Nov 2022Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Modulator
20V56700016 Feb 2022Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
21V35700014 May 2021Exterior Lighting / Headlights / Bulbs
20V64200016 Oct 2020Power Train / Clutch Assembly
20V3900002 Jul 2020Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
20V21400014 Apr 2020Exterior Lighting
19V7110007 Oct 2019Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
19V37000014 May 2019Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
19V13600027 Feb 2019Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
19V0660007 Feb 2019Air Bags / Frontal
18V90300019 Dec 2018Power Train / Clutch Assembly
18V91300019 Dec 2018Suspension / Front / Control Arm
18V74200019 Oct 2018Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
18V7030005 Oct 2018Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
18V58100030 Aug 2018Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
18V5250009 Aug 2018Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
18V5220008 Aug 2018Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Pitman
18V49100020 Jul 2018Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
18V41100015 Jun 2018Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
18V35300029 May 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
18V3000008 May 2018Air Bags / Frontal
17V76100027 Nov 2017Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
17V73000017 Nov 2017Power Train / Automatic Transmission
17V6290006 Oct 2017SteeringAdvisory
17V45200017 Jul 2017Equipment

23V073000Received 10 Feb 2023. 70,167 units.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL966. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Oct 2023.
22V817000Received 1 Nov 2022. 219,390 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Modulator
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 Cruise Control (ACC) braking event.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-390 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-958. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Oct 2023.
20V567000Received 16 Feb 2022. 128,451 units.
Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Cascadia P4 vehicles. The brake lights may remain illuminated after the brake pedal has been released.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the brake lights remain illuminated, drivers may be unaware when the truck is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3-pin brake pressure switch with a 2-pin brake pressure switch along with a jumper harness, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 17, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 21, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-863.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-863.
21V357000Received 14 May 2021. 72,510 units.
Exterior Lighting / Headlights / Bulbs
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with halogen headlight assemblies. The halogen headlight bulb may dislodge during replacement and contact other vehicle components, possibly causing them to melt.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Melting components can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install a foam grommet, cut a 4-inch access hole into the inner fender, and add a warning label on both fenders, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-887.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-887. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jul 2021.
20V642000Received 16 Oct 2020. 4,329 units.
Power Train / Clutch Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD and 122SD and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. An internal component within the clutch assembly may fail, which in certain circumstances could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software and replace the clutches, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 7, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-865.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-865. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 May 2021.
20V390000Received 2 Jul 2020. 164,326 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia tractor trailers. The single brake modulator valve may be affected by chemical corrosion which can slow down the release timing and cause the brakes to pull to the affected side during automatic braking events.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Brakes that pull to one side during automatic braking events may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front left and right single brake modulator valves will be replaced and spacers added, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-855.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-855. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Aug 2020.
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.
19V711000Received 7 Oct 2019. 12 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The ABS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may not detect an incorrectly functioning solenoid valve for the ABS/ESC module during certain low voltage start conditions, potentially causing the ABS/ESC Malfunction indicator not to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems" and number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Without the alert, an operator may not be aware of an active ABS/ESC malfunction and unknowingly operate the vehicle with reduced ABS/ESC function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS/ESC module, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-830.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-830. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Dec 2019.
19V370000Received 14 May 2019. 741 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-815. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jun 2021.
19V136000Received 27 Feb 2019. 14 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / ABS Warning Light
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS) malfunction warning light may not reactivate after the ignition has been turned off and then switched back on. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unknowingly operating a truck with an ABS malfunction may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS module, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. The DTNA number for this recall is FL-810.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-810. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Apr 2019.
19V066000Received 7 Feb 2019. 3,365 units.
Air Bags / Frontal
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with an optional steering wheel air bag. The driver's frontal air bag may deploy unexpectedly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the driver's frontal air bag deploys unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners, and dealers will remove the air bag as an the interim remedy, free of charge. DTNA is developing a remedy program, which when available, will be communicated to customers and dealers. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on April 5, 2019. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL806. This recall supersedes recall 18V-787.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL806. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jul 2019.
18V903000Received 19 Dec 2018. 6,795 units.
Power Train / Clutch Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and repair any physical components, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on February 16, 2019. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-803.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-803. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Jul 2019.
18V913000Received 19 Dec 2018. 501 units.
Suspension / Front / Control Arm
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-802. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Feb 2019.
18V742000Received 19 Oct 2018. 6,326 units.
Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The brakes lights on these vehicles may remain activated after the brake pedal is released.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the brake lights remain activated, other drivers may be unaware that the vehicle is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake light switch. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-799.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-799. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jan 2019.
18V703000Received 5 Oct 2018. 5,534 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XCR, Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-794. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Dec 2018.
18V581000Received 30 Aug 2018. 4,500 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado and 122SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the affected nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is FL789.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL789. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Nov 2018.
18V525000Received 9 Aug 2018. 4,155 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Coronado, and Business Class M2 vehicles. During manufacturing, the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-783.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-783. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Oct 2018.
18V522000Received 8 Aug 2018. 116 units.
Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Pitman
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. Over time, the pitman arms may crack and fracture.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the pitman arm fractures there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pitman arms, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-784.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-784. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Oct 2018.
18V491000Received 20 Jul 2018. 43,584 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The Instrument Cluster Unit (ICU) may not perform the required bulb checks for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) if the ignition is turned from on to off to on too quickly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Without an ABS or ESC bulb check, the operator may unaware that the warning light bulbs are not working. If the warning bulbs are not working, in the event of an ABS or ESC malfunction, the driver may not be notified, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ICU's to ensure a bulb check is performed each time the ignition is turned on, free of charge. Also, the sub-population with Tire Pressure Monitoring (TMPS) will also require replacement parts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2018. The recall began March 5, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-780.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-780. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Mar 2019.
18V411000Received 15 Jun 2018. 18,105 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may not been properly tightened, potentially resulting in the caliper detaching.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the calipers detach, there would be reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-775.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-775. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Aug 2018.
18V353000Received 29 May 2018. 8,741 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-772. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Sep 2018.
18V300000Received 8 May 2018. 1,219 units.
Air Bags / Frontal
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The fasteners that secure the driver's air bag module within the steering wheel may not have been installed to specification, possibly affecting the frontal air bag deployment in the event of a crash.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An incorrectly installed air bag may not function correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frontal air bag fasteners, tightening them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-771.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-771. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Jul 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.
17V730000Received 17 Nov 2017. 231 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with Detroit automatic transmissions. A shift lock bolt within the transmission can seize, preventing the transmission from being shifted out of gear range 7 through 12.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the transmission cannot be shifted out of gear range 7 through 12, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and replace the transmission shift bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-754.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-754. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Feb 2018.
17V629000Received 6 Oct 2017. 138 units.
SteeringDo-not-drive advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The upper steering pinch bolt may not have been properly tightened, possibly causing a loss of mechanical connection between the steering wheel and front wheels.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will verify that the upper steering shaft pinch bolt is properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-748. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been checked.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-748. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Oct 2017.
17V452000Received 17 Jul 2017. 2,483 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, will replace them, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-742.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-742. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Sep 2017.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

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

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA25006	Engineering analysis	Automatic Emergency Braking Errors	Forward Collision Avoidance / Dynamic Brake Support/Brake Assist	23 Oct 2025	Open
PE23010	Preliminary evaluation	Automatic Emergency Braking Errors	Forward Collision Avoidance / Dynamic Brake Support/Brake Assist	26 May 2023	23 Oct 2025
PE21006	Preliminary evaluation	Halogen Headlights May Cause Fires	Exterior Lighting / Headlights	25 Feb 2021	16 Jul 2021	21V357000
PE21004	Preliminary evaluation	Engine Electrical Wiring Harness Chafe	Electrical System	25 Feb 2021	14 Jan 2025
RQ20001	Recall query	SAM Cab Water Intrusion	Electrical System	31 Aug 2020	26 Jun 2025

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 2018 Freightliner CascadiaThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2018 Freightliner Cascadia: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/cascadia/2018/. 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 2018 Freightliner Cascadia?: 1,267,163 units in 26 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. 26 of them name the 2018 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia open?: 1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 5 that name this model year.