Model year

2007 Freightliner Cascadia

Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 27, 2013 to Sep 27, 2013.

Recall campaigns covering this model year12320k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2007 heavy truck
Severity index0.02007 heavy trucks average 27.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2007 Freightliner Cascadia peaked in 2013, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.75120131201520172019202120232026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2007 Freightliner Cascadia name steering

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Steering
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

12 recall campaigns cover the 2007 Freightliner Cascadia

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2007 Freightliner Cascadia
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
17V-810Dec 15, 2017These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the…Equipment24,860Part replacement
15V-127Mar 4, 2015Water may leak into the Signal-detection and Activation Module (SAM) Chassis causing corrosion which may result in electrical shorts or possible…Electrical system45,036Part replacement
12V-074Feb 28, 2012Pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service workEngine and cooling103,437Part replacement
11V-514Oct 13, 2011Lower pinion bearing may corrode and failSteering9,689Part replacement
11V-478Sep 16, 2011Plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leakFuel system73,500Part replacement
11V-465Sep 8, 2011Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation…Stability and traction control4,444Software update
11V-146Mar 3, 2011Intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperaturesEngine and cooling2,073Repair or modification
10V-341Jul 27, 2010Intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperaturesEngine and cooling5,743Repair or modification
09V-400Oct 8, 2009Increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a…Engine and cooling18,067Software update
09V-391Oct 6, 2009Plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressureFuel system10,185Repair or modification
09V-357Sep 16, 2009Under certain condition, the left hand inner tie rod end may loosen over time and if not corrected, potentially separate from the steering rackSteering8,882Repair or modification
09V-024Jan 22, 2009Potential corrosion damage due to water intrusion into the sams may cause electrical shorts or intermittent operation of tail lamps, stop lamps,…Electrical system14,181Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2007 Freightliner Cascadia

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Sep 27, 2013Failure Sep 16, 2013482,000 milesChino, CASteering

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FREIGHT LINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V514000 (STEERING) AND STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NUT PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 482,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10545718
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

3 NHTSA investigations on file

  • RQ20001 Recall query, Electrical system
    SAM Cab Water Intrusion
    Opened Aug 31, 2020, closed Jun 26, 2025
  • AQ18002 Audit query, Lighting
    Daimler Trucks North America Recalls
    Opened Apr 23, 2018, closed Jul 11, 2024
  • PE09040 Preliminary evaluation, Steering
    RACK AND PINION FAILURE
    Opened Aug 31, 2009, closed Nov 19, 2009 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

450 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • 54302 Mar 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ABS Light illuminating in the ICU.
  • 8V491 Feb 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ICUC Bulb check function.
  • SB83-137 Mar 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for ParkSmart Eberspaecher Auxiliary Heater Service. This bulletin replaces the version dated May 2015. The note in General Information has been revised to include New Cascadia. Espar information has been changed to ref…
  • P3SALESCABEND Jun 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    End of Production for the Freightliner P3 Cascadia Sales Cabs. Due to low production volumes, DTNA will be discontinuing the production of the Freightliner Cascadia P3 Sales Cabs.
  • SS3672 Jul 10, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SAM Cab & SAM Chassis Wall Charts
  • SS3704 Jul 14, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Cascadia Fault codes 6.0
  • SS469076 Jan 4, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Odometer racks up mileage when the vehicle is stationary - Cascadia
  • SS1023069 Sep 25, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Cascadia - Engine Will Not Crank (No Starter Output from SAM Cab)
  • SS1032974 Jul 11, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
  • SS469068 Dec 10, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SS 469068 Cascadia SAM Cab, SAM Chassis, MSF and CGW Hardware Compatibility
  • SS1033047 Mar 30, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Solution SS 1033047 M2 Battery Drain Problem – Mismatched I...
  • SS1033121 Sep 21, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SS 1033121 Adding a Fan Override Switch (Legacy Cascadia)
  • SS1033094 May 12, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Solution SS 1033094 KUS Float Tube Fuel Level Sensor Inform...
  • SS1033638 Jun 28, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SS 1033638 - Power Window Express Down Module Discontinued
  • FAB158 Jul 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB158 Cummins Eaton SmartAdvantage
  • FAB154 Feb 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB154 New options for Cascadia
  • FAB153 Dec 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB153 New Harness Highway for Cascadia
  • FAB146 Aug 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB146 Cascadia LED headlights
  • FAB145 Aug 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB145 New Cascadia Roof Fairing
  • FAB144 Aug 1, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB144 Smartway Certification
  • WI21-009 Apr 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information letter announcing that DTNA is increasing the Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs) shown. The updated after treatment system (ATS) diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) pump times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 12, 2021.
  • WI21-008 Apr 6, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown. The updated times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 5, 2021.
  • WI21-001 Jan 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information Letter for Detroit New Service Replacement Engine SRT Update. While validating Standard Repair Times (SRTs) for Detroit's new Gen 5 engine series, DTNA discovered an error in a pre-Gen 5 SRT for the New Service Replacement Engine Progra…
  • SB35-036 Dec 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Revision removed steps instructing removal and installation of wheels. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-…
  • SB54-278 Oct 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. This bulletin replaces the version dated 5/31/2017. Information is added about the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. When troubleshootin…
  • SB35-036 Oct 7, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O…
  • SS1034761 Aug 25, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Solution for P3 - CEL On and Engine de-rate due to ATD Chassis Harness Circuit 532M5+ at DEF Heater Supply location is shorted. Harness part number A66-03217-002 has been reported experiencing failures due to damages to 532M5+ circuit shorting /or …
  • SB31-044 Jul 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin for Reflective Tape Installation. If a truck tractor is ordered without mudflaps and/or mudflap support brackets, the rear reflective tape applied to the mudflaps or mudflap brackets during production is delivered loose with the vehicle. FM…
  • SB31-043 Jul 28, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Freightliner Service Bulletin for Non-Airliner Rear Suspension Crossmember Fastener Change. With the start of production on March 2, 2020, the fasteners used to assemble the non-Airliner rear suspension (bogie) crossmember have changed. The rear suspension …
  • SB31-041 Jun 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin for Chassis Side-Fairing Kickplate Magnet Replacement. On Freightliner Cascadia and New Cascadia vehicles manufactured before May 20, 2019, and equipped with side-fairings, the magnets that hold the kickplate closed may corrode and prevent …
  • SB60-158 Apr 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin for Marker Light Gasket Leaks, Cascadia. This bulletin replaces the version dated June 17, 2019. A procedure has been added for inspection, repair, and replacement of damaged or spun rivet nuts.
  • SB60-167 Apr 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin for Draining Water Trapped in the Upper A-Pillar. A water leak in the seams between the cab roof and cab side wall or back wall can result in water becoming trapped in the upper A-pillar area in some Cascadia and New Cascadia vehicles. This…
  • SB60-169 Apr 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin for Replacing Windshield Gasket. Different types of cab leaks can result in water dripping from the top of the windshield, onto the dash. Replacing a windshield gasket unnecessarily may create new leak issues. Do not replace a windshield ga…
  • 20TS-01 Jan 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Service Letter for DDC Series 60 engines concerning Series 60 Cylinder Head Resurfacing/Finish. Detroit Diesel does not recommend third party resurfacing of Series 60 cylinder heads (outside of Detroit and Detroit Reman).
  • SS1034068 Jan 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Solution for Meritor Wabco OnGuard Radar Service Alignment. If the radar sensor needs to be aligned, the radar sensor mounting system has become damaged or has loosened, or new radar sensor software has been installed, a Radar Sensor Service Alignme…
  • SS1034598 Jan 2, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Solution for Legacy Cascadia, where trailer turn signals or 4-way flashers used in applications with high duty cycles, the left and right turn signals may experience shortened relay life.
  • SB54-239 Nov 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin for Cascadia Cabin CAN ECU Compatibility. Compatible software levels are required for the proper operation of the vehicle.
  • SB54-239 Nov 1, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin describing Cascadia cabin CAN ECU compatibility. This document replaces version from July 2015.
  • 17TS9 Oct 25, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Service Letter communicating that information on DD Heavy Duty Platform Belt and Belt Tensioner can be found on TechLit.
  • 19TL-15 Sep 27, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tool Letter for ICC5 Programming Cable
  • SB47-027 Sep 27, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin for Equiflo Fuel System Breather Tube Inspection
  • DOC-1034484 Sep 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Solution for finding Bill of Material
  • 19-008WI Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
  • 19-009WI Aug 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers
  • 18SP725Rev Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This service kit includes all necessary parts to replace the high pressure fuel rail feed lines, mounting bracket, P-clips and mounting hardware in the event one of these parts are loosened, removed or missing from the engine.
  • DOC-1034298 May 30, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Solution: 1034298 - New Cascadia Engine Harness Chafe at A06-95037-000 Bracket
  • DOC-1034225 Apr 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Accent / Park Light Function Disable Accent / Park Light Function Disable
  • DOC-1034234 Apr 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SS1034234 Cascadia ICU4Me - Low Air Warning Light Not Coming On
  • sb72042 Apr 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Installation of Vortex Generators
  • DOC-1034231 Apr 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SS 1034231 New Cascadia Fuel Gauge Not Indicating Full When Fuel Tank(s) Are Filled
  • ICI19-016 SF560 Apr 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Revised Bulletin
  • PTO Pump Support Mar 28, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Rear PTO Pump Support CA
  • DOC-1034220 Mar 22, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SS 1034220 SSI Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Information
  • sb54311 Mar 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin- sb54311 ICU Odometer Programming
  • sb42077 Mar 13, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb42077 Steer Axle Brake Chatter
  • ICI19-009 FL799 Mar 13, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Steer Axle Brake Chatter
  • sb54308 Mar 11, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb54308 Chassis ECU Programming
  • sb83160 Mar 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb83160 HVAC Blend Door Retrofit
  • fp00024 Mar 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    fp00024 Cable-Tie Reference
  • GHG17 Nov 30, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Letter to customer on Coverage Extension GHG17 After Treatment
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.