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Recalls 1
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Freightliner E-Cascadia 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Air Compressor Discharge Line Blocked by Ice in Cold Weather
- Fleet Communications for Transmission Oil Cooler Lines Rubbing
- Technical Service Bulletin for 6X4 eAxle Breather Hose Relocation to Reduce Water Intrusion Risk.
- Revised Technical Service Bulletin for Air Compressor Discharge Line Blocked by Icein Cold Weather
- Technical Service Bulletin for oil separator upgrade for Bendix electric compressors
- Fleet Communications for Corrosion Protecton/Glyptal Application
- CX Advocate for Intermittent Connections and ECU Fault Codes
- Service Solution for M2 Plus, 108,114SD Plus and New Cascadia Vehicles, SSL and SSR Non-Functional
- Technical Service Bulletin for Fault Codes With Insignificant Value
- Service Solution for ICC5 Erroneous Electric Power Steering Warning Message
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Is the 2026 Freightliner E-Cascadia reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2026 Freightliner E-Cascadia.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Freightliner E-Cascadia?
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How many recalls does the 2026 Freightliner E-Cascadia have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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