Owners have filed 19 complaints
about the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia with NHTSA between 2018 and 2026.
The largest single group is the lights.
Across this model's run it ranks 5 of 15 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 38
Against the median year of the Freightliner Cascadia. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
42.1% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
How 2018 compares with every other Freightliner Cascadia
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Lights
421.1%
Median failure at 107,500 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
315.8%
Median failure at 310,500 miles
Brakes
315.8%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Other & Unspecified
210.5%
0 crashes, 1 fires
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
210.5%
Electrical System
210.5%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 310,500 mi
Stability & Traction Control
15.3%
Median failure at 310,500 miles
Tires
15.3%
1 crashes, 0 fires
Airbags
15.3%
1 crashes, 0 fires
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Oct 2018peak 4Feb 2026
NHTSA investigations into the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
On May 26, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE23010) to assess reports of false positive activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in model year (MY) 2017-2022 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) vehicles. The reports alleged that activation of the AEB system occurred while driving with no apparent obstruction in the vehicle's forward path, resulting in sudden vehicle deceleration. DTNA indicated that it received of a total of 315 reports that may relate to the alleged defect in MY 2017-2022 DTNA vehicles. DTNA stated that the va...
PE23010Opened 26 May 2023Closed 23 Oct 2025FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST
Automatic Emergency Braking Errors
On May 26, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE23010) to assess reports of false positive activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in model year (MY) 2017-2022 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) vehicles. The reports alleged that activation of the AEB system occurred while driving with no apparent obstruction in the vehicle's forward path, resulting in unexpected and sudden vehicle deceleration. ODI sent an information request letter to DTNA on June 15, 2023.In its September 1, 2023, response, DTNA indicated that it received of...
PE21004Opened 25 Feb 2021Closed 14 Jan 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine Electrical Wiring Harness Chafe
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation to investigate reports of engine electrical wiring harness chafe on the subject vehicles.ODI analysis found thousands of unique harness part numbers, spanning the two generations of vehicle chassis assembled at multiple vehicle assembly plants in two different countries, with multiple sub-models, incorporating over thirty powertrain choices.Each wiring harness could contain several dozen individual wires for power, ground and communication purposes depending on the multitude of equipment options available for custom v...
PE21006Opened 25 Feb 2021Closed 16 Jul 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Halogen Headlights May Cause Fires
In its process for evaluating Early Warning Reporting data, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) found twenty-four (24) field reports involving headlight fires on Freightliner Cascadia trucks, model years 2017 and newer produced by the vehicle manufacturer, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). ODI contacted DTNA and learned that it was aware of halogen bulb-related thermal events. DTNA stated a belief that the issue was due to incorrect bulb replacement during maintenance. However, some vehicles experienced fires within the original equipment halogen bulb's expected life range.In July 201...
RQ20001Opened 31 Aug 2020Closed 26 Jun 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SAM Cab Water Intrusion
On August 31, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a recall query, RQ20001, to investigate the allegations of water intrusion into the truck cab signal-detect and activation module (SAM cab).The investigation further evaluated the effectiveness of the original recall remedy, and the installation of an updated drip shield as it relates to continual water intrusion resulting in the loss of electrical functions and potential fire.The potential hazard was the increased risk of a crash and injury in certain model year (MY) 2007-2021 Freightliner Cascadia P3 vehicles manufactured b...
Recalls on the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202305120,527 units in Canada
Brakes
Issue: On certain trucks, the brake modulator valves could corrode. As a result, the brakes on one wheel could fully apply when the roll stability control system activates. If this happens, there could be a brake pull that can cause the truck to change direction. Note: This problem does not affect the service brakes. Safety Risk: A brake pull that causes the vehicle to change direction suddenly can increase the risk of crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect, and if necessary, replace the brake modulator valves.
Recall 20226267,140 units in Canada
Brakes
Issue: On certain trucks, the brake modulator valves could corrode. As a result, the brakes on one wheel could fully apply during an adaptive cruise control braking event. If this happens, there could be a brake pull that can cause the truck to change direction. Note: This problem does not affect the regular service brakes. Safety Risk: A brake pull that causes the vehicle to change direction suddenly can increase the risk of crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect, and if necessary, replace the brake modulator valves.
Recall 2021290977 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
Issue: On certain trucks, if the headlamp bulb is replaced and not properly installed, it could move and contact other parts inside the headlamp. Safety Risk: A headlight bulb that touches other parts could cause the headlamp to melt or catch fire. Corrective Actions: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to modify the headlamp assembly and inner fender to assist with headlamp bulb replacement. A warning label/sticker will also be installed.
Recall 2020488966 units in Canada
Powertrain
Issue: On certain trucks equipped with an Eaton automated manual transmission and electronic clutch actuator (ECA), a component within the clutch assembly could fail. If this happens, the broken clutch components could prevent the transmission from disengaging or shifting to neutral. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, even if the parking brake is applied. Note: This recall replaces FL-803 (Transport Canada recall 2018-714). Trucks that were repaired under that recall also require this repair. Safety Risk: Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could create a risk of injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the clutch and update the transmission software.
Recall 202044413,655 units in Canada
Brakes
Issue: On certain trucks, the brake lights may stay on after the brake pedal is released. Safety Risk: Brake lights that stay on could cause other road users not to recognize when the truck is braking. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the 3-pin brake pressure switch with a 2-pin switch. A jumper harness will also be added. For vehicles equipped with a Cummins engine, the final repair has not yet been finalized. As an interim repair, the 3-pin brake pressure switch will be replaced with a new 3-pin brake pressure switch. A follow up notice will be sent to those owners when the final repair is available.
Recall 202030518,665 units in Canada
Brakes
Issue: On certain trucks, the brake modulator valves could corrode. As a result, the brakes on one side of the vehicle may be slow to release after an automatic braking event. If this happens, there could be a brake pull that can cause the truck to change direction. Note: This problem does not affect the regular service brakes. Safety Risk: A brake pull that causes the vehicle to change direction suddenly can increase the risk of crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the brake modulator valve.
Recall 2020158873 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
Issue: On certain trucks equipped with "Fleet Engineer" mud flaps, the bracket for the mud flaps may partially cover the rear reflective tape. Canadian regulations require that reflective tape must be visible on the rear of the truck. Safety Risk: Reflective tape that is covered may make the truck less visible to others and could create an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Trucks of North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to an authorized DTNA Service Facility to inspect the reflective tape. It will be moved as necessary to meet the regulations.
Recall 2019054206 units in Canada
Airbag
Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag could deploy without warning. Safety Risk: An airbag that deploys without a crash could create a risk of injury. It could also increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Daimler Trucks North America Authorized Service Facility to install a new airbag wiring harness and clockspring. Note: This supersedes recall 2018-624. Trucks that were fixed require a second repair under this recall.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Harbor Township, NJCrash
TIRES
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA complaint #11645254 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Irwindale, CAFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unsure what system or component failed. Our driver was making a delivery on the morning of 4/29/23. He was parked at the consignee location, engine off, and reported hearing a loud pop sound from the tractor while he was offloading merchandise from the trailer. A fire started under the hood, he attempted to extinguish it with the fire extinguisher and failed. The tractor burned to the ground. If the driver had been in the cab when it started, he could've been killed in the fire. Per online articles I found, it seems there were recalls on this same tractor year/model where fires were involved, but this unit shows no open recalls. Wreckage is available for inspection. CHP came to the seen, but to my knowledge there has been no inspection performed by anyone in any official capacity yet. No warning lamps or messages, or symptoms reported in advance of incident, just the loud pop sound reported by the driver.
NHTSA complaint #11519920 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DES Moines, IACrash1 killed
AIR BAGS
SEMI WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 80 WHEN IT ENTERED NORTH DITCH OF THE ROADWAY. SEMI ROLLED AT LEAST ONCE AFTER ENTERING DITCH. DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS ROLLING. IT CAME TO REST ON PASSENGER SIDE FACING WESTBOUND. DRIVER WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT HOSPITAL. AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT THE MECHANIC OF THE COMPANY MENTIONED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT ALARM CONTINUED TO SOUND EVEN WHEN THE BELT WAS CONNECTED. THIS HAPPENED ONLY SHORTLY AFTER DRIVER STARTED SHIFT. DRIVER DIED FROM BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA AND HAD NO MEDICAL ISSUES THAT WOULD HAVE IMPAIRED HIS DRIVING. THE TROOPER THAT COMPLETED THE ACCIDENT REPORT AND DID NOT ADVISE A TECHNICAL REPORT BECAUSE THE DRIVER AND HIS SEMI WERE ONLY EFFECTED BY THE INCIDENT. IT HAD BEEN A DRY MORNING WITH CLEAR VISIBILITY. THERE HAS BEEN RUMORS THE SEMI IN QUESTION HAD BEEN KNOWN FOR HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND WOULD HAVE BEEN GOING IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC THE FOLLOWING DAY WHEN DRIVER WAS TO TAKE A TWO WEEK VACATION. THE FAMILY SPOKE WITH THE COMPANIES ATTORNEY WHO AGREED TO PRESERVED THE SEMI UNTIL IT WAS FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE SEMI IS CONTAINED ON THE COMPANIES PROPERTY AND HAS SIGNS OF TAMPER OR BEING DISASSEMBLED.
NHTSA complaint #11140059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DES Moines, IACrash1 killed
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SEMI WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 80 WHEN IT ENTERED NORTH DITCH OF THE ROADWAY. SEMI ROLLED AT LEAST ONCE AFTER ENTERING DITCH. DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS ROLLING. IT CAME TO REST ON PASSENGER SIDE FACING WESTBOUND. DRIVER WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT HOSPITAL. AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT THE MECHANIC OF THE COMPANY MENTIONED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT ALARM CONTINUED TO SOUND EVEN WHEN THE BELT WAS CONNECTED. THIS HAPPENED ONLY SHORTLY AFTER DRIVER STARTED SHIFT. DRIVER DIED FROM BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA AND HAD NO MEDICAL ISSUES THAT WOULD HAVE IMPAIRED HIS DRIVING. THE TROOPER THAT COMPLETED THE ACCIDENT REPORT AND DID NOT ADVISE A TECHNICAL REPORT BECAUSE THE DRIVER AND HIS SEMI WERE ONLY EFFECTED BY THE INCIDENT. IT HAD BEEN A DRY MORNING WITH CLEAR VISIBILITY. THERE HAS BEEN RUMORS THE SEMI IN QUESTION HAD BEEN KNOWN FOR HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND WOULD HAVE BEEN GOING IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC THE FOLLOWING DAY WHEN DRIVER WAS TO TAKE A TWO WEEK VACATION. THE FAMILY SPOKE WITH THE COMPANIES ATTORNEY WHO AGREED TO PRESERVED THE SEMI UNTIL IT WAS FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE SEMI IS CONTAINED ON THE COMPANIES PROPERTY AND HAS SIGNS OF TAMPER OR BEING DISASSEMBLED.
NHTSA complaint #11140059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DES Moines, IACrash1 killed
SERVICE BRAKES
SEMI WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 80 WHEN IT ENTERED NORTH DITCH OF THE ROADWAY. SEMI ROLLED AT LEAST ONCE AFTER ENTERING DITCH. DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS ROLLING. IT CAME TO REST ON PASSENGER SIDE FACING WESTBOUND. DRIVER WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT HOSPITAL. AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT THE MECHANIC OF THE COMPANY MENTIONED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT ALARM CONTINUED TO SOUND EVEN WHEN THE BELT WAS CONNECTED. THIS HAPPENED ONLY SHORTLY AFTER DRIVER STARTED SHIFT. DRIVER DIED FROM BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA AND HAD NO MEDICAL ISSUES THAT WOULD HAVE IMPAIRED HIS DRIVING. THE TROOPER THAT COMPLETED THE ACCIDENT REPORT AND DID NOT ADVISE A TECHNICAL REPORT BECAUSE THE DRIVER AND HIS SEMI WERE ONLY EFFECTED BY THE INCIDENT. IT HAD BEEN A DRY MORNING WITH CLEAR VISIBILITY. THERE HAS BEEN RUMORS THE SEMI IN QUESTION HAD BEEN KNOWN FOR HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND WOULD HAVE BEEN GOING IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC THE FOLLOWING DAY WHEN DRIVER WAS TO TAKE A TWO WEEK VACATION. THE FAMILY SPOKE WITH THE COMPANIES ATTORNEY WHO AGREED TO PRESERVED THE SEMI UNTIL IT WAS FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE SEMI IS CONTAINED ON THE COMPANIES PROPERTY AND HAS SIGNS OF TAMPER OR BEING DISASSEMBLED.
NHTSA complaint #11140059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Clinton, MD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA complaint #11718902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clinton, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA complaint #11718902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clinton, MD
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA complaint #11718902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Harbor Township, NJCrash
TIRES
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA complaint #11645254 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint George, UT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The Automatic Emergency Braking System has activated at least 3 different times while I was driving. At each occurrence there was nothing in the roadway or travel lane. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop twice and slammed the brakes on but then released them a moment later once. In each event a very near collision with other vehicles was almost caused. There are other drivers that use this truck that have reported similar events (5 or 6), but I cannot say for certain what the exact circumstances were in those events. This vehicle is available for inspection if requested. A dealer has not confirmed the problem, each time they report that the system in functioning correctly. The vehicle has not been inspected by any entity other than the dealer. No symptoms prior, only a red collision warning light in the gauge cluster and a warning beep at the immediate time of the event.
NHTSA complaint #11526068 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint George, UT
SERVICE BRAKES
The Automatic Emergency Braking System has activated at least 3 different times while I was driving. At each occurrence there was nothing in the roadway or travel lane. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop twice and slammed the brakes on but then released them a moment later once. In each event a very near collision with other vehicles was almost caused. There are other drivers that use this truck that have reported similar events (5 or 6), but I cannot say for certain what the exact circumstances were in those events. This vehicle is available for inspection if requested. A dealer has not confirmed the problem, each time they report that the system in functioning correctly. The vehicle has not been inspected by any entity other than the dealer. No symptoms prior, only a red collision warning light in the gauge cluster and a warning beep at the immediate time of the event.
NHTSA complaint #11526068 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The Automatic Emergency Braking System has activated at least 3 different times while I was driving. At each occurrence there was nothing in the roadway or travel lane. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop twice and slammed the brakes on but then released them a moment later once. In each event a very near collision with other vehicles was almost caused. There are other drivers that use this truck that have reported similar events (5 or 6), but I cannot say for certain what the exact circumstances were in those events. This vehicle is available for inspection if requested. A dealer has not confirmed the problem, each time they report that the system in functioning correctly. The vehicle has not been inspected by any entity other than the dealer. No symptoms prior, only a red collision warning light in the gauge cluster and a warning beep at the immediate time of the event.
NHTSA complaint #11526068 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Irwindale, CAFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unsure what system or component failed. Our driver was making a delivery on the morning of 4/29/23. He was parked at the consignee location, engine off, and reported hearing a loud pop sound from the tractor while he was offloading merchandise from the trailer. A fire started under the hood, he attempted to extinguish it with the fire extinguisher and failed. The tractor burned to the ground. If the driver had been in the cab when it started, he could've been killed in the fire. Per online articles I found, it seems there were recalls on this same tractor year/model where fires were involved, but this unit shows no open recalls. Wreckage is available for inspection. CHP came to the seen, but to my knowledge there has been no inspection performed by anyone in any official capacity yet. No warning lamps or messages, or symptoms reported in advance of incident, just the loud pop sound reported by the driver.
NHTSA complaint #11519920 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bensalem, PA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
The contact owns a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, the brake lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11505821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Broadview, IL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
After experiencing numerous issues with Jost 5th wheels, specifically JSK36N model. The Wear ring bolts (NT0000005) are constantly getting loose making the Wear ring (SK 2105-19) move in the 5th wheel plate, what we consider unsafe. While working on hundreds of trucks we have noticed that this is this issue is very popular. The drivers have been complaining about the trailer king pin being loose in the 5th wheel, causing a hit/push on start/stop when driven in combination (truck + trailer). Because of not having the solid connection, the ‘’hits’’ are affecting the drivetrain (differentials and transmission) on the long run. Some on the drivers are panicking and not concentrated on the road, all because feeling unsafe due to the excessive 5th wheel free play. After the detailed inspection and understanding the problem, our technicians replaced hundreds of the Ring bolts, applied thread locker and torqued properly. Unfortunately the issue comes back again. The only way to get this issue resolved is to replace the whole 5th wheel assembly. This can get very pricy considering that the replacement of the 5th wheel costs thousands of dollars. It hardly hurts the bigger fleets. The situation described above was noticed mostly on 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia’s
NHTSA complaint #11472396 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richardson, TX
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Break lights stay on when truck is moving. It confuses drivers following the truck.other motorists would not know whether the truck is slowing down
NHTSA complaint #11434795 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 310,500 milesBroadview, IL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
HAD SAME ISSUES ON 2018-2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIAS (7 DIFFERENT UNITS), CHASSIS HARNESS RUBBING AGAINST TRANSMISSION AND THE METAL BRACKET BY THE AIR COMPRESSOR. ACTIVE FAULT CODES FOR COOLANT LEVEL , TCS, TRANSMISSION ECU - DRIVERS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE ON AUTOMATIC MODE/ ONLY MANUAL MODE AVAILABLE. ONE TIME THE DRIVER WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO START THE TRUCK IN THE MORNING, HAD TO GET THE UNIT TOWED TO THE DEALER AND HAVE THE HARNESS REPAIRED. ALL OF THE FAULTS PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED COULD HAPPEN IN MOTION AND/OR WHEN VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
NHTSA complaint #11366557 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 310,500 milesBroadview, IL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HAD SAME ISSUES ON 2018-2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIAS (7 DIFFERENT UNITS), CHASSIS HARNESS RUBBING AGAINST TRANSMISSION AND THE METAL BRACKET BY THE AIR COMPRESSOR. ACTIVE FAULT CODES FOR COOLANT LEVEL , TCS, TRANSMISSION ECU - DRIVERS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE ON AUTOMATIC MODE/ ONLY MANUAL MODE AVAILABLE. ONE TIME THE DRIVER WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO START THE TRUCK IN THE MORNING, HAD TO GET THE UNIT TOWED TO THE DEALER AND HAVE THE HARNESS REPAIRED. ALL OF THE FAULTS PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED COULD HAPPEN IN MOTION AND/OR WHEN VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
NHTSA complaint #11366557 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 310,500 milesBroadview, IL
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
HAD SAME ISSUES ON 2018-2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIAS (7 DIFFERENT UNITS), CHASSIS HARNESS RUBBING AGAINST TRANSMISSION AND THE METAL BRACKET BY THE AIR COMPRESSOR. ACTIVE FAULT CODES FOR COOLANT LEVEL , TCS, TRANSMISSION ECU - DRIVERS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE ON AUTOMATIC MODE/ ONLY MANUAL MODE AVAILABLE. ONE TIME THE DRIVER WAS NOT EVEN ABLE TO START THE TRUCK IN THE MORNING, HAD TO GET THE UNIT TOWED TO THE DEALER AND HAVE THE HARNESS REPAIRED. ALL OF THE FAULTS PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED COULD HAPPEN IN MOTION AND/OR WHEN VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
NHTSA complaint #11366557 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boomer, NC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY, EVEN WHEN THE TRUCK IS SHUT DOWN
NHTSA complaint #11366178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 107,500 milesJacksonville, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON DUE TO A FAILING BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH.
NHTSA complaint #11291975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DES Moines, IACrash1 killed
AIR BAGS
SEMI WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 80 WHEN IT ENTERED NORTH DITCH OF THE ROADWAY. SEMI ROLLED AT LEAST ONCE AFTER ENTERING DITCH. DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS ROLLING. IT CAME TO REST ON PASSENGER SIDE FACING WESTBOUND. DRIVER WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT HOSPITAL. AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT THE MECHANIC OF THE COMPANY MENTIONED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT ALARM CONTINUED TO SOUND EVEN WHEN THE BELT WAS CONNECTED. THIS HAPPENED ONLY SHORTLY AFTER DRIVER STARTED SHIFT. DRIVER DIED FROM BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA AND HAD NO MEDICAL ISSUES THAT WOULD HAVE IMPAIRED HIS DRIVING. THE TROOPER THAT COMPLETED THE ACCIDENT REPORT AND DID NOT ADVISE A TECHNICAL REPORT BECAUSE THE DRIVER AND HIS SEMI WERE ONLY EFFECTED BY THE INCIDENT. IT HAD BEEN A DRY MORNING WITH CLEAR VISIBILITY. THERE HAS BEEN RUMORS THE SEMI IN QUESTION HAD BEEN KNOWN FOR HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND WOULD HAVE BEEN GOING IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC THE FOLLOWING DAY WHEN DRIVER WAS TO TAKE A TWO WEEK VACATION. THE FAMILY SPOKE WITH THE COMPANIES ATTORNEY WHO AGREED TO PRESERVED THE SEMI UNTIL IT WAS FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE SEMI IS CONTAINED ON THE COMPANIES PROPERTY AND HAS SIGNS OF TAMPER OR BEING DISASSEMBLED.
NHTSA complaint #11140059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DES Moines, IACrash1 killed
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SEMI WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 80 WHEN IT ENTERED NORTH DITCH OF THE ROADWAY. SEMI ROLLED AT LEAST ONCE AFTER ENTERING DITCH. DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS ROLLING. IT CAME TO REST ON PASSENGER SIDE FACING WESTBOUND. DRIVER WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT HOSPITAL. AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT THE MECHANIC OF THE COMPANY MENTIONED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT ALARM CONTINUED TO SOUND EVEN WHEN THE BELT WAS CONNECTED. THIS HAPPENED ONLY SHORTLY AFTER DRIVER STARTED SHIFT. DRIVER DIED FROM BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA AND HAD NO MEDICAL ISSUES THAT WOULD HAVE IMPAIRED HIS DRIVING. THE TROOPER THAT COMPLETED THE ACCIDENT REPORT AND DID NOT ADVISE A TECHNICAL REPORT BECAUSE THE DRIVER AND HIS SEMI WERE ONLY EFFECTED BY THE INCIDENT. IT HAD BEEN A DRY MORNING WITH CLEAR VISIBILITY. THERE HAS BEEN RUMORS THE SEMI IN QUESTION HAD BEEN KNOWN FOR HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND WOULD HAVE BEEN GOING IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC THE FOLLOWING DAY WHEN DRIVER WAS TO TAKE A TWO WEEK VACATION. THE FAMILY SPOKE WITH THE COMPANIES ATTORNEY WHO AGREED TO PRESERVED THE SEMI UNTIL IT WAS FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE SEMI IS CONTAINED ON THE COMPANIES PROPERTY AND HAS SIGNS OF TAMPER OR BEING DISASSEMBLED.
NHTSA complaint #11140059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
DES Moines, IACrash1 killed
SERVICE BRAKES
SEMI WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 80 WHEN IT ENTERED NORTH DITCH OF THE ROADWAY. SEMI ROLLED AT LEAST ONCE AFTER ENTERING DITCH. DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS ROLLING. IT CAME TO REST ON PASSENGER SIDE FACING WESTBOUND. DRIVER WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT HOSPITAL. AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT THE MECHANIC OF THE COMPANY MENTIONED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT ALARM CONTINUED TO SOUND EVEN WHEN THE BELT WAS CONNECTED. THIS HAPPENED ONLY SHORTLY AFTER DRIVER STARTED SHIFT. DRIVER DIED FROM BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA AND HAD NO MEDICAL ISSUES THAT WOULD HAVE IMPAIRED HIS DRIVING. THE TROOPER THAT COMPLETED THE ACCIDENT REPORT AND DID NOT ADVISE A TECHNICAL REPORT BECAUSE THE DRIVER AND HIS SEMI WERE ONLY EFFECTED BY THE INCIDENT. IT HAD BEEN A DRY MORNING WITH CLEAR VISIBILITY. THERE HAS BEEN RUMORS THE SEMI IN QUESTION HAD BEEN KNOWN FOR HAVING ISSUES WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND WOULD HAVE BEEN GOING IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC THE FOLLOWING DAY WHEN DRIVER WAS TO TAKE A TWO WEEK VACATION. THE FAMILY SPOKE WITH THE COMPANIES ATTORNEY WHO AGREED TO PRESERVED THE SEMI UNTIL IT WAS FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE SEMI IS CONTAINED ON THE COMPANIES PROPERTY AND HAS SIGNS OF TAMPER OR BEING DISASSEMBLED.
NHTSA complaint #11140059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.