Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Forward collision avoidance5
- Electrical system3
- Firerelated2
- Power train1
- Steering1
- Structure1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Unknown or other1
- Service brakes1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 163 2023 Cascadia vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 15 people died inside them, and 13 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Freightliner Cascadia failed the safety check 0.24% of the time — 64% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 142,618 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
7 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Freightliner Cascadia.
| 2026428 9 Sept 2026 | Brakes Issue: On a small number of trucks, the recall repairs completed by an DTNA service facility during recalls FL958 and FL966 (Transport Canada recall nos. 2022… |
| 2024210 3 Apr 2024 | Wheels Problem: On certain trucks, the inner flange of the steer axle wheels may crack. As a result, a piece of the flange could separate from the wheel. Note: … |
| 2023206 5 Apr 2023 | Steering Issue: On certain trucks, the cotter pin may be missing from the tie rod castle nut on the front steer axle. As a result, the nut could loosen. If this happen… |
| 2023060 14 Feb 2023 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain trucks, the tail lamps do not turn on when the daytime running lamps (DRLs) are on. Canadian regulations require that, if a vehicle has dash… |
| 2023051 10 Feb 2023 | Brakes Issue: On certain trucks, the brake modulator valves could corrode. As a result, the brakes on one wheel could fully apply when the roll stability control sys… |
| 2022626 1 Nov 2022 | Brakes Issue: On certain trucks, the brake modulator valves could corrode. As a result, the brakes on one wheel could fully apply during an adaptive cruise control b… |
| 2022413 29 Jul 2022 | Engine Issue: On certain trucks, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner Cascadia and 2022 Western Star 49X vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V073 or 22V817. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain short wheelbase 2020-2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021-2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 2022 Western Star 4700, and 2020 Freightliner Classic Cascadia vehicles. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability control system and tire combination that may understeer during a J-turn. 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."
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
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).
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.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 2023 Freightliner FCCC MC, MT45, S2C 106CAB, XCM, S2RV 106CAB, XCR, XCS, and 2023 Western Star 4700, 49X, and 47X vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Freightliner (FCCC) MT45, MT45G and 2022-2023 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Freightliner told its dealers about the 2023 Freightliner Cascadia: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011588 | Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit New Final Drive Standard Performance Forward Carrier Change to Top Performance Passive Lube Management. |
| 11011124 | Technical Service Bulletin for Detroit Drive Axle Identification and Lubrication |
| 11011107 | Service Solution for J1939 CAN issues for vehicles equipped w/ Bendix Side Radar w/ expanded field of view |
| 11011098 | CX Advocate for P4 J1939 Communication Errors (TSB54-366-FTL) |
| 11011084 | CX Advocate for discolored coolant surge tank |
| 11011082 | CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check. |
| 11011076 | Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair Time Updates |
| 11011075 | Technical Service Bulletin for Repairing Seat Occupancy Sensor for ISRI, SEARS and National Truck Seats |
| 11011072 | Revised Technical Service Bulletin for ABS Wheel Speed Fault Code Correction for MBSP Equipped Vehicles. Description of Revisions: This bulletin replaces the version dated 10/09/2024. Updated FMI number in the metadata. |
| 11010186 | CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check. |
| 11010182 | Service Solution for Cascadia with Cummins Engines and eViscous Engine Fan with Communication Issues |
| 11010177 | CX Advocate for overview of the remanufacturing process. |
| 11010176 | CX Advocate for the following CSA: (24CSA-17,24CSA-19,24CSA-20) Gen 5 DD13 Turbocharger Oil Return Line Cracks, Heavy-Duty Engine Product (HDEP) Oil Separator Leaks, Discolored Coolant Surge Tank on Heavy Duty Engine Product (HDEP) |
| 11010169 | Technical Service Bulletin for J1939 Communication Errors with Cummins Engine Automated or Allison Transmission and Bendix Side Radar |
| 11010157 | Technical Service Bulletin for ABS Wheel Speed Fault Code Correction for MBSP Equipped Vehicles |
| 11010143 | Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines |
| 11010134 | Important Campaign Infomration letter for DDC D23M1 - Campaign Extended |
| 11010131 | Customer Service Annoucement for Discolored Coolant Surge Tank on Heavy Duty Engine Product (HDEP) |
| 11010130 | Customer Service Annoucement for Heavy-Duty Engine Product (HDEP) Oil Separator Leaks |
| 11008539 | CX Advocate for NFD fill plugs |
| 11008535 | CX Advocate for HDEP High Pressure Fuel Line Seal Failures |
| 11008512 | Revised Technical Service Bulletin for ABS Wheel Speed Fault Code Correction for MBSP Equipped Vehicles. Description of Revisions: This bulletin replaces the version dated 07/17/2024. Added metadata for fault code. |
| 11008508 | Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines |
| 11008496 | Customer Letter for Alcoa/Howmet wheel flanges |
| 11008494 | Customer Letter for Alcoa/Howmet wheel flanges |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)