2026 Freightliner Cascadia problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Service Brakes, Air:critical Fasteners 2025-09-11 · campaign 25V601000 · 402 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or whe
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.
Steering:critical Fasteners 2025-09-11 · campaign 25V603000 · 343 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2025-03-25 · campaign 25V187000 · 1,968 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner eM2, Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Cascadia, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, and Western Star 49X vehicles. A software error in the advanced signal and actuator module for the automatic emergency braking system may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.
Risk: Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the automatic emergency braking system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1018.
Service bulletins (124)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-17 · CXA 09_26_CTP3 Antenna · Other
cx advocate for ctp3 antenna bluetooth communication issue (sf736)
Power Train 2026-09-17 · CXA 09_26_Chelsea PTO · Other
cx advocate for chelsea pto quality notice (tsb 26-059 ftl, tsb-26-010 wst).
Power Train 2026-09-04 · MAN 0000072868 · Other
detroit transmissions manual update for symptom diagnostics — dt12 c/d box range shift to neutral with reversing events (aborts)
Structure:body 2026-09-01 · TSB-60-167-FTL · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
draining water trapped in the upper a-pillar
Service Brakes 2026-08-06 · WI26-009R · Other
revised warranty information letter for missing chamber caging bolts
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings 2026-07-21 · TEM-11-00001 · Other
truck equipment manufacturer upfit guide for detroit assurance forward radar relocation and adjustment
Showing the 6 most recent of 124 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-21 · Tires“the contact owns a 2026 freightliner cascadia equipped with goodyear tires, tire line: endurance lhs, tire size: 11r22.5, dot number: (n/a). the contact owns a fleet service and stated that within the last 50 days, 18 similar tires had sustained sidewall splitting. the contact stated that the failures were exclusively on the inner dually positions …”
2026-08-17 · Service Brakes“on may 24, 2026, while driving home from the ocotillo wells ohv recreation area toward san diego, california, a drive of roughly 90 miles, a dashboard warning reading "stability controls not working" illuminated on [xxx] near warner springs in san diego county. the vehicle is a 2026 freightliner cascadia chassis carrying a renegade classic 43cmd su…”
2025-08-07 · Unknown Or Other“on august 1st, i was travelling on i-44 (a toll road with an 80 mph speed) near claremont oklahoma. i was doing 68 mph when a red warning message came up on my dash. it read...kingpin release activated. stop immediately! kingpin released without request. i did not touch my brakes. i gently moved to the the shoulder and coasted to a stop...so …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.