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2026 Freightliner Cascadia Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2026 Freightliner Cascadia has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,713 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 25V601000 2025-09-11 402 affected
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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 25V603000 2025-09-11 343 affected
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…

Consequence

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

Remedy

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 25V187000 2025-03-25 1,968 affected
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…

Consequence

Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-08-01

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-08-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2026 Freightliner Cascadia as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.