The defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner Cascadia Fifth Gen vehicles. The compressed natural gas fuel line was routed incorrectly, allowing it to chafe and damage wiring harnesses and brake lines.
The risk
Damaged wiring harnesses and brake lines can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash. A damaged fuel line increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
DTNA inspected and rerouted the compressed natural gas fuel line, as necessary free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1021.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia Fifth GEN | 2026 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia Fifth GEN | 2026 | 0 | 2 |
Other fuel system, other recalls in 2025
7 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the fuel system, other; Daimler Trucks North America, LLC filed 166 campaigns in all.
| 25V782000 13 Nov 2025 | SCRANTON MFG CO. INC |
| 25V749000 31 Oct 2025 | The Heil Co. |
| 25V630000 19 Sept 2025 | Isuzu Motors Limited |
| 25V523000 12 Aug 2025 | The Heil Co. |
| 25V383000 23 Jun 2025 | Keystone RV Company |
| 25V073000 7 Feb 2025 | Nikola Corporation |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025