Freightliner CASCADIA

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEMUS

    The exhaust heat may melt the battery box, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    Disabled ABS and ESC may lead to loss of braking or stability control, which can increase the risk of a crash.

  • EQUIPMENTUS

    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • SERVICE BRAKESUS

    A loss of braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKESUS

    A loss of brakes increases the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVEUS

    Brake component failure and increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHTUS

    An ABS system that does not store fault codes may fail to warn the driver of an issue, or prevent proper repair. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  • STEERINGUS

    A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)US

    Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.

  • STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STEERINGUS

    A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  • STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANKUS

    Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

  • STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSUS

    Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.

  • PARKING BRAKEUS

    A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    THIS COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

  • STEERING:RACK AND PINIONUS

    THE STEERING COULD UNEXPECTEDLY TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    Intermittent operation of the trailer lights may prevent other drivers from knowing that the truck is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, an electrical short in the SAM chassis may result in a a fire.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    REDUCED EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ADVANCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERUS

    FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE ROADWAY MAY RESULT IN VEHICLE CRASH.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS

    A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN AN UN-FUSED BATTERY CABLE AND CHASSIS GROUND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    The sensor malfunction could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    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.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS

    The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED, FUEL MAY SPILL ONTO THE ROADWAY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

    IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED, FUEL MAY SPILL ONTO THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • EQUIPMENTUS

    Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMANUS

    INCOMPLETE INSTALLATION OF THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING MECHANISM MAY ALLOW UNTHREADING OF THE RETAINER. DISENGAGEMENT OF THE PITMAN ARM FROM THE STEERING BOX MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING AND CRASH COULD OCCUR.

  • SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLYUS

    IF UNDETECTED, OVER TIME THE REAR END OF THE SPRING MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A HAZARDOUS ROAD DEBRIS SITUATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORUS

    A POSITIVE ALTERNATOR CABLE, WITH DAMAGED INSULATION, THAT MAY CONTACT A GROUNDED COMPONENT CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATICUS

    IF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING WERE TO BREAK, THE WHEEL BRAKE TO WHICH THE SLACK ADJUSTER IS ATTACHED WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY AND, IF MOUNTED ON THE STEER AXLE, THE VEHICLE COULD PULL TO ONE SIDE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINEUS

    A TUBE SEAM WELD THAT IS NOT PROPERLY BONDED CAN RESULT IN THE DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY FRACTURING ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE TUBE SEAM WELD. THE FRACTURED TUBE CAN TWIST OR SEVER. THIS COULD RESULT IN ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE DRIVELINE, THE VEHICLE TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED AND ANY ADDITIONAL NEARBY COMPONENTS. THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYUS

    IF THE TRACTOR IS NOT FULLY CONNECTED TO THE TRAILER, THE TRAILER MAY DISENGAGE WHILE IN USE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYUS

    If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYUS

    Due to the area of its placement, the exhaust system forces heat around, and may overheat, the fuel system components, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

  • STEERING:COLUMNUS

    A STEERING WHEEL THAT IS NOT FULLY SEATED ON THE STEERING SHAFT MAY WOBBLE AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • EQUIPMENTUS

    If the door separates from the APU while the vehicle is being driven, it may create a road hazard for other drivers.

  • SEATSUS

    AN UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVEUS

    IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Without the proper warning, a driver may not be reminded to apply the parking brake which may lead to a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Failure of the DRLs to illuminate reduces visibility to other drivers and increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    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.

  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    If the snap ring is missing, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    If the snap ring is missing, the rear wheels may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

    IF THE SPINDLE FAILS, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    If the wiring harnesses are connected in reverse, it may adjust the suspension axle height incorrectly, reducing driving traction and parking brake effectiveness. Either result increases the risk of a crash.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPEUS

    Hot exhaust in close proximity to the PRD may cause the PDR to activate and CNG to be unexpectedly released from the tank. Discharge of CNG in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  • STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    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.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    If the PDM short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby CNG tank leaks.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANKUS

    An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

  • SEAT BELTSUS

    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    The bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in the caliper detaching and thus reduced brake effectiveness. Reduced brake effectiveness increases the risk of a crash.

  • SEAT BELTSUS

    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICALUS

    An inverter fire may result in a vehicle fire.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    If the corrosion progresses and goes undetected, the hose could begin to leak CNG, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBSUS

    If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

    The axle weak spots could cause the axle beam to bend or cause wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    While traveling at highway speeds, brake drag may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSIONUS

    Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONERUS

    The overheated connection can increase the risk of a fire.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULEUS

    An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

  • STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENTUS

    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.

  • STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    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.

  • TIRES:TREAD/BELTUS

    Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    An engine stall without the ability to restart the engine can increase the risk of a crash.

  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    If output shaft fractures while descending a grade, the compression braking will be ineffective. Additionally, large debris may land in the road. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

  • STEERINGUS

    A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    If the brake lights remain activated, other drivers may be unaware that the vehicle is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARMUS

    Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    Without an ABS or ESC bulb check, the operator may unaware that the warning light bulbs are not working. If the warning bulbs are not working, in the event of an ABS or ESC malfunction, the driver may not be notified, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSUS

    If the brake lights remain illuminated, drivers may be unaware when the truck is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVEUS

    Brakes that pull to one side during automatic braking events may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBSUS

    Melting components can increase the risk of fire.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATORUS

    Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    If the transmission cannot be shifted out of gear range 7 through 12, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • EQUIPMENTUS

    If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.

  • POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS

    An incorrectly installed air bag may not function correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHTUS

    Unknowingly operating a truck with an ABS malfunction may increase the risk of a crash.

  • STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMANUS

    If the pitman arm fractures there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    If the calipers detach, there would be reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHTUS

    Without the alert, an operator may not be aware of an active ABS/ESC malfunction and unknowingly operate the vehicle with reduced ABS/ESC function, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS

    If the driver's frontal air bag deploys unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISCUS

    Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

  • STEERINGUS

    If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • TIRESUS

    Tires with visible cords through the innerliner may have a sudden loss of air, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • TIRESUS

    Tires that have cords visible through the innerliner can have sudden air loss, causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKESUS

    Damage to the brake airlines can cause reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTIONUS

    Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBERUS

    A detached brake chamber can cause reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTIONUS

    Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    The incorrect gear selection display may cause the operator to falsely assume that the truck is in neutral, possibly resulting in the truck moving unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTSUS

    Hazard warning lights that flash improperly may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLEUS

    A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.

  • TIRESUS

    Tread separation and/or blow-outs while driving may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCKUS

    Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    Understeering during a J-turn may increase the risk of a crash.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • TIRESUS

    Driving with tires that are not compatible with their rims can reduce tire performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    If flange failure occurs, loose parts may fall into the clutch pressure plate assembly, resulting in clutch disengagement, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  • POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    If flange failure occurs, loose parts may fall into the clutch pressure plate assembly, resulting in clutch disengagement, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • ENGINEUS

    A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILUS

    A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.