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#BS-2021-FRECAS-36E02021 Freightliner Cascadia
Based on reports from 24 owners and 20 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 24 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 20 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
5 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 326K miles.
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Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (5 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2021 Freightliner Cascadia: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2021 Freightliner Cascadia, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 326,168 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 326K-mile mark.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2021 Freightliner Cascadia, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Freightliner Cascadia, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Freightliner Cascadia, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-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 2021 Freightliner Cascadia. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (20 recalls)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia tractor trailers. The single brake modulator valve may be affected by chemical corrosion which can slow down the release timing and cause the brakes to pull to the affected side during automatic braking events.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Cascadia P4 vehicles. The brake lights may remain illuminated after the brake pedal has been released.
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD and Business Class M2 and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. The steer axle spindle nut snap-ring locking feature may be incorrectly installed or missing from the left spindle nut at the spindle.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The clutch flange may break due to the heat treating and stamping process.
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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 24 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 20 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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