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#BS-2009-FRECAS-36E02009 Freightliner Cascadia
Based on reports from 24 owners and 24 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 24 complaints, 0 crashes, 3 fires, and 24 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
8 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 307K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 150K+ miles (10 reports) • Median: 307K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Steering (8 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2009 Freightliner Cascadia: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 307,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 307K-mile mark.
Steering:rack And Pinion Issues
Steering:rack And Pinion complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:rack and pinion-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Freightliner Cascadia. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (24 recalls)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 14181 MY 2007-2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CAB SIGNAL-DETECT AND ACTIVATION MODULES (SAMS). POTENTIAL CORROSION DAMAGE DUE TO WATER INTRUSION INTO THE SAMS MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS OR INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF TAIL LAMPS, STOP LAMPS, SIDE MARKER LAMPS AND TRAILER LIGHTING. IN SOME CASES STARTER MOTORS HAVE ACTIVATED WITHOUT A KEY ON.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 1,460 MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND FCCC CHASSIS (USED ON THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 11 THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX QUICK RELEASE VALVES (QRV). THE RUBBER DIAPHRAGM INSIDE THE QRV MAY EXPERIENCE DELAMINATION RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE PAST AND/OR THROUGH THE DIAPHRAGM, OR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUBBLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM WHICH MAY TRAP AIR PRESSURE IN THE VALVE AND NOT ALLOW THE SERVICE BRAKES TO RELEASE.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 29, 2005 THROUGH JULY 3, 2009. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITION, THE LEFT HAND INNER TIE ROD END MAY LOOSEN OVER TIME AND IF NOT CORRECTED, POTENTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING RACK.
AIR BAGS
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2009 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING ROLLTEK SIDE-ROLL PROTECTION SYSTEMS. THE SENSOR DESIGNED TO DETECT VEHICLE ROLL CAN MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE THE SIDE AIRBAGS TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 5, 2008 AND JANUARY 7, 2009, EQUIPPED DD15 ENGINES AND WITH BOSCH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS. THE FASTENERS ON THESE FUEL PUMPS COULD BE UNDER-TORQUED ALLOWING THE "O" RING BETWEEN THE PUMP HOUSING AND THE BARREL TO PROTRUDE AND LEAK.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 24 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 24 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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