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VIN 3AKJHHDR4NSNE4021 — 2022 Freightliner Cascadia

Recorded with Southwind Express Inc · USDOT 2892738

8 recalls apply

Vehicle identity

VIN3AKJHHDR4NSNE4021
Model year2022
MakeFreightliner
ModelCascadia
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesCA FP04413 (California)
CA ZP48755 (California)
Inspection window2025-10-13 to 2026-09-27

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
2026-09-273AKJHHDR4NSNE4021CA FP04413SOUTHWIND EXPRESS INC · USDOT 2892738
2025-11-173AKJHHDR4NSNE4021CA ZP48755BACHHAL BROS INC · USDOT 4308027

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

Southwind Express Inc Active

USDOT
2892738
MC
971811
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Clovis, CA
Power units
10
Drivers
15
Inspections (24 mo)
11
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-27). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.

This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).

VIN
3AKJHHDR4NSNE4021
Year/Make
2022 Freightliner
Inspections
3
Open recalls
8

What this means

3AKJHHDR4NSNE4021 is a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia operated by Southwind Express Inc (USDOT 2892738). License plates on its inspection records: CA FP04413, CA ZP48755. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present. 8 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2022 Freightliner Cascadia is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3AKJHHDR4NSNE4021. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-10-13 and 2026-09-27. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-27) was in Texas, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Bachhal Bros Inc (USDOT 4308027) from 2025-10-13 to 2025-11-17 — 2 inspections, none out of service; Southwind Express Inc (USDOT 2892738) on 2026-09-27 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Recalls & owner complaints

8 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2022 Freightliner Cascadia platform. The most recent, 22V468000, concerns daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 freightliner cascadia vehicles. the electronic parking brake may not eng… 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 13 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFREIGHTLINER
ModelCascadia
Model Year2022
Trim126" 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 Maintenance1— Minor
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by SOUTHWIND EXPRESS INC (DOT 2892738)Last seen 2026-09-27
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Texas · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate CA FP04413
Operated by BACHHAL BROS INC (DOT 4308027)2025-10-13 → 2025-11-17
2 inspections · 0 OOS · 1 violations
Last inspected in New York · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate CA ZP48755
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Southwind Express Inc
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
8 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
22V468000

Issue: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The electronic parking brake may not engage when the vehicle is keyed off, which may result in a vehicle rollaway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicl

Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a fused harness overlay, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact DNTA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-945.

NHTSA Campaign
22V456000

Issue: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) fault codes will not be stored when the vehicle is keyed off for more than 5 seconds, impairing its diagnostic features and warning light. As such, these vehicles fai

Risk: An ABS system that does not store fault codes may fail to warn the driver of an issue, or prevent proper repair. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: DTNA will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL943.

NHTSA Campaign
22V443000

Issue: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The emergency braking system may not engage, resulting in the loss of braking ability.

Risk: A loss of braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a double check valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact DNTA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-941.

NHTSA Campaign
22V405000

Issue: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Freightliner (FCCC) MT45, MT45G and 2022-2023 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.

Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28,2022. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-938.

NHTSA Campaign
22V374000

Issue: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The double check valve may trap air which can impair service brake function and lock the rear axle while the vehicle is in motion. A locked rear axle may cause brake components to fail or increased st

Risk: Brake component failure and increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-2712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-936.

NHTSA Campaign
22V339000

Issue: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The antilock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) may be manually disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number

Risk: Disabled ABS and ESC may lead to loss of braking or stability control, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: DTNA will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL932.

NHTSA Campaign
22V101000

Issue: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. A certain combination of software and anti-lock brake system (ABS) hardware may lead to a system error, possibly causing a loss of vehicle braking and the inability to set the parking brake.

Risk: A loss of brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: DTNA service facilities will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL919.

NHTSA Campaign
21V715000

Issue: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The exhaust pipe outlet may have been improperly installed with the tip facing towards the battery box mounted directly above the frame rail.

Risk: The exhaust heat may melt the battery box, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and rotate exhaust pipe tip as required. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 14, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-901.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 3AKJHHDR4NSNE4021 decode to?
VIN 3AKJHHDR4NSNE4021 decodes to a 2022 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 3AKJHHDR4NSNE4021 have a clean inspection record?
Across 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-10-13 and 2026-09-27, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 1 violation was recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 3AKJHHDR4NSNE4021?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: Southwind Express Inc (USDOT 2892738), Bachhal Bros Inc (USDOT 4308027).
Are there recalls on VIN 3AKJHHDR4NSNE4021?
8 NHTSA recalls match the 2022 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 3AKJHHDR4NSNE4021?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: CA FP04413 (California), CA ZP48755 (California).

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