FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2016

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

21 Complaints 16 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

16 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 20V214000 SAFETY RECALL
63.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 14, 2020
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL848
Notice Date: May 29, 2020
Recall Date: Apr 14, 2020
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 19V370000 SAFETY RECALL
741 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 14, 2019
Safety Issue:

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."

Potential Risk:
An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-815
Notice Date: Jun 25, 2021
Recall Date: May 14, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 19V093000 SAFETY RECALL
111 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 12, 2019
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with Hendrickson 5" drop axles. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.

Potential Risk:
A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stamped brake spiders and the tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-807.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-807
Notice Date: Apr 12, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 12, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 17V810000 SAFETY RECALL
24.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 15, 2017
Safety Issue:

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

Potential Risk:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-759
Notice Date: Apr 11, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 15, 2017
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 17V761000 SAFETY RECALL
438.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2017
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-756
Notice Date: May 9, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2017
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 17V628000 SAFETY RECALL
41 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 6, 2017
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016 Western Star 4900 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Potential Risk:
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim to owners on December 4, 2017. The recall began on March 7, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-751.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-751
Notice Date: Mar 7, 2018
Recall Date: Oct 6, 2017
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 16V656000 SAFETY RECALL
1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 13, 2016
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured September 24, 2012, to May 27, 2015 and equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. The affected vehicles have a Power Distribution Module (PDM) that is mounted near the CNG fuel tank. Due to its location, the PDM may be sprayed with water and contaminants from the road, possibly causing the PDM to short circuit.

Potential Risk:
If the PDM short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby CNG tank leaks.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the PDM, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on November 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-721.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-721
Notice Date: Mar 3, 2017
Recall Date: Sep 13, 2016
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 16V634000 SAFETY RECALL
156 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 31, 2016
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity. As a result, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle.

Potential Risk:
If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle hubs, free of charge. The recall began during November 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-718.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-718
Notice Date: Nov 1, 2016
Recall Date: Aug 31, 2016
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 16V143000 SAFETY RECALL
8.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 9, 2016
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured from March 24, 2014, through November 9, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Bergstrom Parksmart HVAC auxiliary units. On these units, there may be inadequate contact between the electrical connector on the compressor and electrical pins causing a high electrical resistance resulting in excessive heat.

Potential Risk:
The overheated connection can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector caps. Additionally, dealers will replace the harnesses if there is evidence of heat discoloration. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-703.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-703
Notice Date: May 12, 2016
Recall Date: Mar 9, 2016
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 15V620000 SAFETY RECALL
273 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 2, 2015
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Freightliner MT55 vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 26, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.

Potential Risk:
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-690.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-690
Notice Date: Oct 22, 2015
Recall Date: Oct 2, 2015
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 15V617000 SAFETY RECALL
14 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 1, 2015
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 trucks manufactured January 4, 2015, to April 24, 2015, and equipped with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.

Potential Risk:
Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the affected transmissions if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-693.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-693
Notice Date: Nov 24, 2015
Recall Date: Oct 1, 2015
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 15V613000 SAFETY RECALL
10.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 30, 2015
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado Glider, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured June 29, 2015, to September 7, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the steering arm bolts may not be properly tightened.

Potential Risk:
If the steering arm bolts are not properly tightened, the steering arm may separate from the knuckle causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America or Detroit Diesel authorized service facilities will inspect the steering arm bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-691.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: Fl-691, 15R2, 15R3
Notice Date: Nov 12, 2015
Recall Date: Sep 30, 2015

Consumer Complaints

21 Complaints
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 10883788 Other
Jul 9, 2016
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

JAKE BRAKE HANDLE FALLS FROM OFF POSITION TO ON POSITION OVER BUMPS. ON RT 81 NORTH CRUISE SET AT 60 HIT BUMP MAKE WENT FULL ON THREW ME AGAINST SEATBELT. THANKFULLY DRY ROAD

Corrective Action:

JAKE BRAKE HANDLE FALLS FROM OFF POSITION TO ON POSITION OVER BUMPS. ON RT 81 NORTH CRUISE SET AT 60 HIT BUMP MAKE WENT FULL ON THREW ME AGAINST SEATBELT. THANKFULLY DRY ROAD

Additional Notes:

JAKE BRAKE HANDLE FALLS FROM OFF POSITION TO ON POSITION OVER BUMPS. ON RT 81 NORTH CRUISE SET AT 60 HIT BUMP MAKE WENT FULL ON THREW ME AGAINST SEATBELT. THANKFULLY DRY ROAD

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: 10883788
Notice Date: Jul 9, 2016
Recall Date: Jul 9, 2016
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