2024 Freightliner Cascadia recalls and problems

The 2024 Freightliner Cascadia has 3 safety recalls and 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Freightliner dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2024 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2024 Freightliner Cascadia recalls

Recall 26V-736: Equipment

Reported Nov 6, 2026 · 7 vehicles affected · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 24V-093: Steering

Reported Feb 8, 2024 · 11 vehicles affected · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 23V-299: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Reported Apr 26, 2023 · 266 vehicles affected · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

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.

Fix: 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.

2024 Freightliner Cascadia problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Forward Collision Avoidance	13
Vehicle Speed Control	6
Service Brakes	2
Steering	2
Exterior Lighting	1
Suspension	1
Electrical System	1
Tires	1

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 6
Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 4
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 3

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 92,500 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2024 Freightliner Cascadia complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Sep 17, 2025

The forward collision avoidance system fails to distinguish stationary objects from animate objects resulting in immediate engagement of the braking system.

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Dec 30, 2024

The cruise control (level 2 autonomous) will turn itself off without any warning sometimes. This happens any time the truck is set for above the speed limit by more than 2 mph. The truck uses a speed limit map, independent of actual posted speed limits. When the truck detects a speed limit drop to below the cruise setting, either real or imagined, the cruise control disengages without any warning or notification. This is a problem when I expect the truck to continue its autonomous function in traffic situations, but it does not, and without warning. The system will even disengage while it is…

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Dec 30, 2024

When approaching stopped traffic, sometimes the truck will respond and begin to slow down. At other times, the truck will continue at set speed toward a detected stopped vehicle, and in situations where the time and distance are way too short to justify no reaction by the system. The truck at sometimes acts like it is auto-driving; at others it acts as if it is only in crash-mitigation mode, and will wait for the driver until the last possible second and then slam on brakes. There have been some times where the truck actually gave a collision warning (alarm and display turns red), but in no…

Vehicle Speed Control · reported Dec 30, 2024

When driving in highway traffic at moderate to high speeds (as well as low speeds), the truck will often accelerate with (and towards) a vehicle that is less than 1 second ahead of the truck. Certainly this often happens when there is not a safe distance between the truck and the next vehicle. The trucks systems in no way seem to expect that the next vehicle could slam on brakes at any moment. I have had this happen many times when a vehicle merges too close in front of me and then accelerates. The truck will accelerate with the vehicle (that the truck is now tailgating), even though there is…

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Dec 30, 2024

When a vehicle is merging into my lane, the truck will often not detect or react to the encroaching vehicle; this happens even when there is plenty of space, and the encroaching vehicle is halfway into my lane. I have had to intervene several times, since the truck was accelerating toward the previous vehicle in my headway, and ingoring the intervening merging vehicle. In contrast, the sensors in the truck apparently can see when a vehicle is near to the front, and mostly out of the headway of the truck (only part of the front vehicle in my lane, like when exiting). This truck will brake, and…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia: 26V-736 (equipment), 24V-093 (steering), 23V-299 (electronic stability control (esc)). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (13 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 92,500 miles.

Are Freightliner recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Freightliner dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.