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VIN 3AKJGLDR3GSGZ1821 — 2016 Freightliner Cascadia

Recorded with Federal Express Corporation · USDOT 86876

1 recall apply

Vehicle identity

VIN3AKJGLDR3GSGZ1821
Model year2016
MakeFreightliner
ModelCascadia
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License plateIN 2619639 (Indiana)
Last inspected2026-05-03

Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history

These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-05-033AKJGLDR3GSGZ1821IN 2619639FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION · USDOT 86876

Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.

Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle

Federal Express Corporation Active

USDOT
86876
MC
66562
Status
Active
Type
Carrier & Broker & Freight Forwarder & Shipper
Based in
Memphis, TN
Power units
138,481
Drivers
129,131
Inspections (24 mo)
22,474
Crashes (24 mo)
3,229
Vehicle OOS rate
18.9%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-03). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
3AKJGLDR3GSGZ1821
Year/Make
2016 Freightliner
Inspections
1
Open recalls
1

What this means

3AKJGLDR3GSGZ1821 is a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Federal Express Corporation (USDOT 86876). License plate on its inspection records: IN 2619639. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2016 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJGLDR3GSGZ1821. It is a truck-tractor built by DAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V. at the SALTILLO, COAHUILA plant. Powertrain: Detroit Diesel DD15 engine, 14.8L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-05-03). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-03) was in New Mexico, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Federal Express Corporation (USDOT 86876) on 2026-05-03 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Recalls & owner complaints

1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2016 Freightliner Cascadia platform. The most recent, 17V628000, concerns daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2016 western star 4900 and freightliner cascadia vehicles, equipped with certai… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelCascadia
Model Year2016
Trim125" Sleeper Cab
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier
ManufacturerDAIMLER VEHÍCULOS COMERCIALES MÉXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V.
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CitySALTILLO
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateCOAHUILA
Plant CountryMEXICO
Engine ModelDetroit Diesel DD15
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L14.8
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir and Hydraulic
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance2! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION (DOT 86876)Last seen 2026-05-03
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in New Mexico · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate IN 2619639
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Federal Express Corporation
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
17V628000

Issue: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016 Western Star 4900 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3AKJGLDR3GSGZ1821 decode to?
VIN 3AKJGLDR3GSGZ1821 decodes to a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: Detroit Diesel DD15; fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 3AKJGLDR3GSGZ1821 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2026-05-03), this vehicle was never placed out of service; 2 violations were recorded.
Are there recalls on VIN 3AKJGLDR3GSGZ1821?
1 NHTSA recall matches the 2016 Freightliner Cascadia make/model/year, summarized above with the defect and remedy. Recalls apply by build range, so enter this exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it was included and whether the fix was performed.
What license plate is on VIN 3AKJGLDR3GSGZ1821?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: IN 2619639 (Indiana).

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