2021 Freightliner Cascadia
16 owner-reported issues
What this means
16 NHTSA complaints filed on 2021 Freightliner Cascadia. Light sample — pattern recognition is limited but specific complaints may still be useful. The dominant complaint patterns are: TIRES (38%), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (19%), STEERING,SUSPENSION (6%). These three categories cover 63% of all reports — typical signal that there are 2-3 known systemic issues on this make/model/year, not random faults.
Top reported issues
- #1TIRES6 (38%)
- #2FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE3 (19%)
- #3STEERING,SUSPENSION1 (6%)
- #4UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE1 (6%)
- #5SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1 (6%)
- #6STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES1 (6%)
- #7STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY1 (6%)
- #8SUSPENSION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1 (6%)
- #9ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1 (6%)
Recent complaint examples
While vehicle approached a hazard blocking the roadway the forward collision and automatic braking feature did not engage; apparently due to the vehicle sensors not recognizing the hazard. The object in the roadway was a 53 ft van trailer that was laid on it's side with the trans…
When driving, there is a constant and very strong vibration throughout the entirety of the truck. This makes it difficult to steer and drive in a safe manner. I've replaced any parts that might be associated with this malfunction with brand new parts at the advice of professional…
My Emplyoer has not fixed anything on the truck, the truck shouldn’t be operating, doesn’t meet DOT Regulations, I was told not to go into any scales or weigh stations, loses air and the air doesn’t build back up properly, I lost all air in my breaks while driving on the r…
I'd like to report the automatic braking device on our company semi tractor. I work for a large mega carrier hauling all types of freight, with triples and doubles combination trailers. We operate with Freightliners, Kenworths, and Internationals. The tractor tractor I use is a 2…
The contact owns a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, the brakes applied independently. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the calibration of the radar. The vehi…
This complaint is being filed in addition to my previous complaint which is complaint #1147128511471285. Both left and right vehicle airbag suspension height regulators were just replace a month ago, and once again, the right side airbag ride height regulator has blown apart, ca…
TIRE SIZE: 275/80 R22.5 MICHELIN ENERGY LINE Z Component that failed is drivers side steer front tire. The tire blew out and resulted in loss of vehicle control. This failure DID cause an accident putting others safety at risk. Both Freightliner Corp. and Michelin Tire Co. are …
TIRE SIZE: 275/80 R22.5 MICHELIN ENERGY LINE Z Component that failed is the passenger side steer front tire. The inside edge decoupling groove failed. Risks include a potential tire blow resulting in loss of vehicle control. This failure could cause an accident putting others…
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