The contact, a mobile technician from All Fleet Inc Truck and Trailer Repair was contacted to provide roadside assistance for a 2025 Freightliner Cascadia that had a check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode while driving. Upon arrival, the technician discovered a radiator leak. The radiator lines run along the back of the auxiliary power unit and the upper radiator hose was designed to lay on top of the electrical connector. The electrical connector rubbed a hole in the radiator line while driving, causing the leak. The technician removed the electrical connector from the bracket and secured it with a zip tie. The vehicle was then towed to the facility, where another technician replaced the radiator hose. The failure mileage was 225,546.
The worst 2025 Freightliner Cascadia problems
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Recalls 8
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 FCCC XCR, FCCC XBS, FCCC MT45, Western Star 57X, 2025-2026 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, FCCC MT55G, FCCC MT45G, FCCC XCP, FCCC XCM, Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, 2026 Freightliner Cascadia 5th Gen, FCCC MT55, and FCCC MT50E vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which can cause a loss of brake function and damage the tire and/or wheel.
- Risk
- A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.
Recall number 25V601000 · Recall details
Steering: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Western Star 47X, Freightliner Business Class M2, FCCC MT55G, 2025-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, FCCC MT45G, FCCC S2RV106, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Freightliner eCascadia, FCCC S2C106, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
- Risk
- A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.
Recall number 25V603000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tank
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the air tank or install an additional air tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1019.
Recall number 25V295000 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Cummins will replace the fuel pump barrels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service at 1‑800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1010. Owners may also contact Cummins Customer Service at 812‑377‑5000.
Recall number 24V736000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1007.
Recall number 24V571000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1005.
Recall number 24V509000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.
Recall number 24V402000 · Recall details
Electronic stability control (ESC)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ESC software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL993.
Recall number 24V058000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Freightliner Cascadia 283
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Standard Warranty Extension for vehicles with TitanX Radiators
- Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair...
- Warranty Policy Letter for Steering Wheel Centering Policy Amendment
- Fleet Communications for the status of a fuel investigation regarding fuel pumps
- Field Service Campaign for Cascadia ACC Engagement
- Fleet Communications for CTP3 Antenna Bluetooth Communication Issue (SF736)
- Fleet Communications for Planned Enhancements
- Fleet Communications for Planned Enhancements – CPCA – Concentric Pneumatic Clutch Actuator
- CX Advocate for Surge Tank Level Sensor Float Sinking
- Technical Service Bulletin for Door Sill Plate Bracket Repair
What 2025 Freightliner Cascadia owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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Questions about the 2025 Freightliner Cascadia
Is the 2025 Freightliner Cascadia reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, fewer than a typical Cascadia model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Freightliner Cascadia?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 2025 Freightliner Cascadia have?
8 recalls, covering service brakes, air, steering and fuel system, diesel.
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