2024 Freightliner Cascadia recalls and problems

The 2024 Freightliner Cascadia has 3 recalls and 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

How the 2024 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 22 Cascadia model years — 7th most.

3recalls

14complaints

1crashes

0fires

0injuries

92,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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3 recalls

Equipment

Nov 6, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V736000 · 7 vehicles

Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Western Star 4900, 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, and 2027 Western Star 49X vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 5, 2027. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1045.

Steering

Feb 8, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V093000 · 11 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for the recall is FL995.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Electronic Stability Control

Apr 26, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V299000 · 266 vehicles

Problem: 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."

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Forward Collision Avoidance8

Vehicle Speed Control6

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2024 vs. other Freightliner Cascadia years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, the latest from Nov 6, 2026 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention forward collision avoidance (8), vehicle speed control (6), service brakes (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.