2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

8RecallsNHTSA Verified1ComplaintsNHTSA Data2InvestigationsNHTSA Data
Expert Verdict
🚨Requires Careful Review

This 2025 model shows critical reliability concerns, primarily driven by significant recall activity affecting steering and service brakes, air.

Key Factor:multiple critical recalls

πŸ“‹Why This Matters

Brake and steering systems are the foundation of vehicle control. Issues in these areas directly influence insurance risk assessments.

Insurance companies review vehicle reliability data when setting premiums. Models with elevated recall rates often see adjusted pricing.

Given this model year's elevated concern level, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

Focus Area:critical safety systems
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Display
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (0.5)
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    Summary:
Critical Component: Display

Safety & Reliability Score

26/100
Poor

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-64
Complaint Impact-0.05
Investigation Impact-10

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia

Model Year2025
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelCascadia
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Jan24
RECALLRecall Issued
Feb24
RECALLRecall Issued
Mar24
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr24
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan25
NEWProduction
Jan25
RECALLRecall Issued
Jul25
RECALLRecall Issued
Aug25
ISSUEFirst Report
Dec25
RECALLRecall Issued
Dec25
RECALLRecall Issued

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

1 complaints (100% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 1 consumer complaints by severity level.

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1(100%)
βœ…Good News: No critical or high-severity complaints reported for this vehicle.

Mileage Failure Analysis

βš™οΈEngineering Insight

Based on consumer reports, issues for this vehicle tend to peak around the 100k+ mileage range. The average reported failure mileage is 105,000 miles.

πŸ“Š Mileage data extracted from 1 of 1 complaints (100% coverage)
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* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

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Experiencing an issue? Select a symptom to find official manufacturer solutions (TSBs).

Primary Risk Areas

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)STEERINGFUEL SYSTEM, DIESELSERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Official Safety Recalls (8)

Campaign: 24V058000

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Western Star 49X and 2025 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software has incorrect axle spacing parameters. 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."

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will update the ESC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL993.

Additional Notes

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.

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Campaign: 24V402000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106, and S2C 106 transit buses, cabs, and chassis. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.

Additional Notes

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.

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Campaign: 24V509000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 114SD, Western Star 47X, and 49X transit buses equipped with Composolite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1005.

Additional Notes

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.

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Campaign: 24V571000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia and Western Star 47X vehicles. The tie rod in the front axle may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and result in tie rod failure.

Consequence

Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase 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 September 27, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1007.

Additional Notes

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.

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Campaign: 24V736000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCP vehicles equipped with certain Cummins fuel pumps. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Cummins will replace the fuel pump barrels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1010. Owners may also contact Cummins Customer Service at 812-377-5000.

Additional Notes

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 nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Campaign: 25V295000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Western Star 49X vehicles. The air tank capacity may be too small, resulting in reduced braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the air tank or install an additional air tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1019.

Additional Notes

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 nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Campaign: 25V601000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Summary

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 wheel.

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.

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Campaign: 25V603000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Summary

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.

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.

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

NHTSA Investigations

2 investigations

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2025 Cascadia.

INV-2025-1000🟒 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Cascadia performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 19,819
INV-2025-1001🟒 Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Cascadia performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 8,391

Consumer Complaints

1 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2025 Cascadia.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Display100%
ElectricalπŸ”΅ Low
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The contact owns a 2025 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the turn indicator on the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the sound indicator failed to function properly; however, the turn indicator was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated was concerned about the safety of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and was hazardous to the contact and to the other drivers on the roadway. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Aug 18, 2025Under Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any recalls for the 2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia?

Yes, the 2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia has 8 recorded recalls from NHTSA. These recalls cover various components including ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP.

Is the 2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia safe to drive?

The 2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia has 8 recalls. If you own this vehicle, check with your dealer to ensure all recall repairs have been completed. Most recalls have free remedies available.

Where can I check if my 2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by visiting NHTSA.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or by contacting your local FREIGHTLINER dealer.

πŸ“ŠYear-over-Year Context

πŸ“‰Elevated Activity

Compared to earlier years, the 2025 model shows declining reliability trends, largely due to new steering components introduced in this generation. Recall frequency increased 300% versus the 2024 version.

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

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Steering

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm steering recalls are complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all steering recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaigns:24V40200024V50900024V57100025V603000
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Service brakes, air

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm service brakes, air recalls are complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all service brakes, air recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaigns:25V29500025V601000
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Electronic stability control (esc)

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm electronic stability control (esc) recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all electronic stability control (esc) recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaign:24V058000
πŸ’‘Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your FREIGHTLINER dealer to verify recall completion status.

🧭What This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 8 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your FREIGHTLINER dealer.
  • If any recalls are open, schedule service immediatelyβ€”recall repairs are always free.
  • Consider setting up VIN-specific alerts to receive notification of future recalls.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Request full service history and documentation of all recall completions.
  • Consider whether adjacent model years (2024 or 2026) show better safety metrics.
  • Budget for thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on known problem areas.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: January 10, 2026.