CarRecallWatchThe 2024 Freightliner Cascadia has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (13 reports).
2024 Freightliner Cascadia recalls
Steering Gear May Lose Balls, Risking Loss of Control
Certain steering gear assemblies may have been built with fewer recirculating balls than required.
Trucks May Understeer in Turns, Raising Crash Risk
Certain heavy trucks may understeer during a J-turn, a maneuver where the vehicle turns sharply to a stop or reverses direction.
Most common 2024 Freightliner Cascadia problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| 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 |
What owners report
The forward collision avoidance system fails to distinguish stationary objects from animate objects resulting in immediate engagement of the braking system.
See attached document for complaint.
It is hard to impossible to drive the truck in a straight line (compared to models without the smartvalves), and often drifts side to side randomly without any warning or feedback. The steering requires constant input, and the "feel" of the truck is not correct to allow intuitive steering. When driving in tight areas, I find that I need to stay at least a foot away from barriers or other objects to not be in danger of hitting them. When in width-limited areas, like construction zones, I often need to straddle the center line and block other vehicles from passing me, so as not to be in danger of collision. These controllability problems are induced by the "active" smartvalve system.
The cruise control has been programmed to stay engaged, in many instances, after the driver has used the foot brake. In some situations, like approaching a traffic circle, I have slowed down with the foot brake, then had the truck unexpectedly start to accelerate after I released the brake. This apparently has to do with a vehicle in my headway allowing the cruise to remain engaged, and then after the vehicle leaves my headway the truck thinks it can accelerate again. There is never a good reason for the cruise control in any vehicle to remain engaged after using the brakes. This results in unpredicted situations, like unplanned acceleration. This also applies to vehicles trying to merg
Complaint 1 When using cruise control in 2024 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with level 2 autonomous driving features, there is no option to turn off the autonomous driving features (and use standard cruise control); the driver is forced to use the system if he wants or needs to use cruise control. This apparently is a software setting that is available in some versions, but is not available in models bought/leased to large trucking companies. Complaint 2 There is no way to adjust the "agressiveness" of the self-driving (acceleration and braking) feature of these trucks. The default in this model truck is unknown to me, but in slow-and-go or stop-and-go traffic, the truck is highly aggressi
2024 Freightliner Cascadia questions
Does the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia: Steering Gear May Lose Balls, Risking Loss of Control; Trucks May Understeer in Turns, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Freightliner Cascadia?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (13), Vehicle Speed Control (6), Service Brakes (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2024 Freightliner Cascadia has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.