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2023 Freightliner Cascadia

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
12
Latest Mar 6, 2026
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
6
Latest Apr 26, 2023
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
3
2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 12 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, most frequently naming the driver assistance, electrical and other / unspecified categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 262 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Driver assistance535.7%
  • Electrical321.4%
  • Other / unspecified214.3%
  • Brakes17.1%
  • Body & structure17.1%
  • Powertrain (other)17.1%
  • Steering17.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
23V299000

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Apr 26, 2023
266 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: DTNA will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL971.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLCManufacturer number FL971View on NHTSA.gov
23V238000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Apr 4, 2023
306 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLCManufacturer number FL970View on NHTSA.gov
23V073000

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR

Feb 10, 2023
70,167 units potentially affected
The defect: 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).
The risk: Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL966.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLCManufacturer number FL966View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Driver assistance
Filed Mar 6, 2026

The front sensor is calibrated wrong. It slams my brakes on road if a shadow is in road, bridges, vehicles parked on side of road, and sometimes if another semi passes me it slams the breaks on. It happens if its just raining out not so much winter because snow and ice blocks the sensor. This has also almost caused accidents as well.

NHTSA ID
11722541
Incident
Mar 29, 1974
Brakes
Filed Mar 6, 2026
1 injury reported

while driving a UPS Freightliner truck (Cascadia Vin number [XXX] ) on [XXX] on [XXX] in Charlotte, North Carolina, the tractor brakes locked down causing [XXX] 's arm to jam into shoulder from having all momentum come to abrupt stop causing seatbelt to yank across shoulder ultimately necessitating surgery and putting me out of work for 6 months+ and ongoing INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11722434
Incident
Jul 15, 2025
Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 4, 2025

See attached document for complaint

NHTSA ID
11678206
Incident
Apr 3, 2025
Driver assistance
Filed Jun 13, 2025

I was north of Louisville Kentucky on [XXX] traveling at 65 mph and I was in the middle lane and the collision lights came on and the truck abruptly started stopping. Luckily no one was on my right side. I made it to the shoulder of the road. Thank God I wasn’t rear ended by anyone and there were three lanes of traffic. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11666845
Incident
Jun 13, 2025
Electrical
Filed May 3, 2025

Malfunction check engine lights on and show faults 520349. 14

NHTSA ID
11658652
Incident
May 23, 2024
Other / unspecified
Filed Mar 6, 2025
Fire reported

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ID
11646655
Incident
Oct 29, 2024
Other / unspecified
Filed Feb 5, 2025
Fire reported

See attached document for complaint

NHTSA ID
11640831
Incident
May 25, 2024
ElectricalSteering
Filed Nov 21, 2024
Crash reported1 injury reported

The contact owns a 2023 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the steering wheel locked up, the vehicle became uncontrollable, and the vehicle flipped over. The vehicle was uncontrollable. All the warning lights illuminated. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to her back and was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where medical attention was provided. The airbags deployed. There was an unknown substance leaking from the vehicle. There was no reported fire. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID
11626573
Incident
Jul 31, 2023

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TEM-11-00001

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Truck Equipment Manufacturer upfit guide for Detroit Assurance Forward Radar Relocation and Adjustment

TSB-42-080-FTL

POWER TRAIN

Revised Technical Service Bulletin for ABS Wheel Speed Fault Code Correction for MBSP Equipped Vehicles. Updated frequently asked questions.

WI26-009

SERVICE BRAKES

Warranty Information letter for missing chamber caging bolts

CXA 06_26_H Plate

POWER TRAIN

CX Advocate for Eliminating Retaining H-Plate; Revised to Native Voss Quick­Connect

CXA 06_26_Utility Lamp

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CX Advocate for Utility Lamp water intrusion

WI26-008

Warranty Information letter for Reman Parts Usage Policy Reminder

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Freightliner Cascadia by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026130—
2025180—
2024142046.2
2023Viewing126063.9
20221218267.5
20211420457.1
20202620561.0
20192829666.0
20181126572.8
20179207—
20161212876.4
20151618762.4
20141221462.3
20137193—
20121719567.0
20111223562.6
20101223462.4
20091924463.4
20088223—
20071123—
2006182—
2005132—
2004021—
2003011—
2002011—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.