Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Forward collision avoidance8
- Vehicle speed control6
- Service brakes2
- Steering2
- Tires1
- Exterior lighting1
- Electrical system1
- Suspension1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 43 2024 Cascadia vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 5 people died inside them, and 1 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 2024 Freightliner Cascadia failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 2024 passenger car (0.53%). Median odometer at inspection: 77,342 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia.
| 2025040 30 Jan 2025 | High Voltage Issue: On certain electric trucks, the electric vehicle power distribution module (EVDM) may not have been assembled properly. As a result, the connector coul… |
| 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: … |
| 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… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 FCCC MT45G, MT45, and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
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."
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 2024 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 |
| 11011110 | Service Solution for Cascadia Optimized Idle icon missing on instrument cluster |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 11008529 | Warranty Policy Letter for Steering Wheel Centering Policy Amendment |
| 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 |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)