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2021 Freightliner E-Cascadia Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 Freightliner E-Cascadia has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Freightliner E-Cascadia. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
NHTSA #25V046000Reported March 12, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 810 vehicles
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Freightliner eCascadia and 2022-2026 Freightliner eM2 trucks. The electric vehicle power distribution module (EVDM) may not be assembled properly, which can cause electrical circuits to disconnect and result in a loss of drive power.
Safety consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the EVDM as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1017.
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.
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