2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA has 1 complaint and 20 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to turn signal malfunction including failure of the turn indicator sound while the indicator light remains on. The reported complaint highlighted concerns about safety due to this malfunction at around 105,000 miles.
Common Issues
- Turn signal malfunction. The indicator light on the instrument panel works but the sound alert for the turn signal fails, creating a potential safety hazard while driving.
There are 20 recalls affecting the 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, involving several critical vehicle systems such as steering, braking, fuel delivery, and electronic stability control. The recalls address defects that could impair vehicle safety and require dealer repairs free of charge.
Recalls
- Tie rod assembly defect. (NHTSA 24V509000, 61 vehicles) Improperly heat-treated ball studs in the tie rod assembly may fail, causing separation and creating a road hazard that increases crash risk. Dealers replace the tie rod assembly at no charge.
- Air brake system capacity. (NHTSA 25V295000, 68 vehicles) Air tank capacity may be insufficient, reducing braking performance and extending stopping distance. Inspections and repairs including hardware tightening and dielectric tape installation are performed free of charge.
- Tie rod failure risk. (NHTSA 24V571000, 3799 vehicles) Ball studs in the front axle tie rod may break due to improper heat treatment causing loss of steering control. Dealers inspect and replace tie rod assemblies as needed without cost.
- Fuel pump fracture. (NHTSA 24V736000, 620 vehicles) Fuel pump barrels may crack causing fuel leaks and engine stalls that increase crash risk. Cummins replaces defective fuel pump barrels free of charge.
- Electronic Stability Control software error. (NHTSA 24V058000, 7 vehicles) Incorrect axle spacing parameters in ESC software reduce stability and braking, raising crash risk. Dealers update ESC software for free.
- Front axle tie rod separation. (NHTSA 24V402000, 541 vehicles) Tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, leading to separation and sudden loss of steering control. Tie rod assemblies are replaced at no cost to owners.
Owners of the 2025 Freightliner Cascadia who face repeated repairs, unresolved defects related to safety systems, or outstanding recalls should consider their rights under state lemon law provisions. These laws protect consumers dealing with vehicles that fail to meet quality and safety standards.
2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Summary
2025
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
5096
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
68 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
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."
Risk: Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
620 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
3799 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
61 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
7 vehicles affected
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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."
Risk: Incorrect parameters can decrease vehicle stability or braking performance, increasing the risk of crash.
2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
541 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2025 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
ID: 2121047EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
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.