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2025 Freightliner Cascadia Recalls & Complaints

The 2025 Freightliner Cascadia has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Freightliner Cascadia. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2025 Freightliner Cascadia owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, describing incidents dated August 18, 2025 to September 18, 2026.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11768496 · Filed October 2, 2026
The contact, a mobile technician from All Fleet Inc Truck and Trailer Repair was contacted to provide roadside assistance for a 2025 Freightliner Cascadia that had a check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode while driving. Upon arrival, the technician discovered a…
ODI #11681340 · Filed August 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the turn indicator on the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the sound indicator failed to function properly; however, the turn…

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Loose Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts

NHTSA #25V601000 · Service Brakes, Air — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice

Reported September 11, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 402 vehicles

Repair completion: 59.2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign F1023 · Owners notified November 10, 2025 · Vehicles built starting June 14, 2024 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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 bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Loss of Steering Control from Improperly Installed Fasteners

NHTSA #25V603000 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported September 11, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 343 vehicles

Repair completion: 62.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign D25R2 · Owners notified November 10, 2025 · Vehicles built starting November 4, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

Safety consequence

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Reduced Brake Performance/FMVSS 121

NHTSA #25V295000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Reservoir/Tank · NHTSA notice

Reported May 7, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 68 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign F1019 · Owners notified July 1, 2025 · Vehicles built October 29, 2024 – October 29, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Fuel Pump Failure May Cause Engine Stall

NHTSA #24V736000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported October 1, 2024 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 620 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign F1010 · Owners notified November 14, 2024 · Vehicles built June 26, 2024 – September 19, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure

NHTSA #24V571000 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported August 1, 2024 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 3,799 vehicles

Repair completion: 90.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign F1007 · Owners notified September 27, 2024 · Vehicles built April 15, 2024 – July 11, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Heat Treatment Can Cause Tie Rod Failure

NHTSA #24V509000 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported July 3, 2024 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 61 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign F1005 · Owners notified August 26, 2024 · Vehicles built April 30, 2024 – May 30, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Loss of Steering from Tie Rod Separation

NHTSA #24V402000 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported June 4, 2024 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 541 vehicles

Repair completion: 78.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign D24R6 · Owners notified July 25, 2024 · Vehicles built April 17, 2024 – May 22, 2024 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Electronic Stability Control Error/FMVSS 136

NHTSA #24V058000 · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · NHTSA notice

Reported January 31, 2024 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 7 vehicles

Repair completion: 85.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign FL993 · Owners notified March 22, 2024

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2025 Freightliner Cascadia. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Freightliner Cascadia.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11768496

Incident: September 18, 2026 · Filed: October 2, 2026

The contact, a mobile technician from All Fleet Inc Truck and Trailer Repair was contacted to provide roadside assistance for a 2025 Freightliner Cascadia that had a check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode while driving. Upon arrival, the technician discovered a radiator leak. The radiator lines run along the back of the auxiliary power unit and the upper radiator hose was designed to lay on top of the electrical connector. The electrical connector rubbed a hole in the radiator line while driving, causing the leak. The technician removed the electrical connector from the bracket and secured it with a zip tie. The vehicle was then towed to the facility, where another technician replaced the radiator hose. The failure mileage was 225,546.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11681340

Incident: August 18, 2025 · Filed: August 18, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the turn indicator on the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the sound indicator failed to function properly; however, the turn indicator was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated was concerned about the safety of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and was hazardous to the contact and to the other drivers on the roadway. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

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