Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 12, 2010 to Jun 29, 2018.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-214 | Apr 14, 2020 | Rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road | Lighting | 63,175 | Inspection |
| 17V-810 | Dec 15, 2017 | These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the… | Equipment | 24,860 | Part replacement |
| 17V-761 | Nov 27, 2017 | After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal | Lighting | 438,255 | Repair or modification |
| 15V-127 | Mar 4, 2015 | Water may leak into the Signal-detection and Activation Module (SAM) Chassis causing corrosion which may result in electrical shorts or possible… | Electrical system | 45,036 | Part replacement |
| 14V-080 | Feb 21, 2014 | Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold… | Engine and cooling | 3,258 | Software update |
| 12V-405 | Aug 16, 2012 | Air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail | Equipment | 1,663 | Part replacement |
| 12V-074 | Feb 28, 2012 | Pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work | Engine and cooling | 103,437 | Part replacement |
| 11V-514 | Oct 13, 2011 | Lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail | Steering | 9,689 | Part replacement |
| 11V-465 | Sep 8, 2011 | Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation… | Stability and traction control | 4,444 | Software update |
| 11V-330 | Jun 21, 2011 | Bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating… | Electrical system | 48,170 | Repair or modification |
| 11V-287 | May 18, 2011 | Crack may result in a diesel fuel leak | Fuel system | 268 | Repair or modification |
| 11V-146 | Mar 3, 2011 | Intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures | Engine and cooling | 2,073 | Repair or modification |
| 11V-109 | Feb 23, 2011 | Rear suspension may fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly | Suspension | 4,977 | Part replacement |
| 10V-341 | Jul 27, 2010 | Intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures | Engine and cooling | 5,743 | Repair or modification |
| 10V-339 | Jul 27, 2010 | Over time the barrel of the bosch high pressure fuel pump element used on specific dd13/dd15 engines may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced… | Fuel system | 13,410 | Repair or modification |
| 10V-189 | May 7, 2010 | Should the fuel filter become restricted, the low pressure fuel flange may develop a crack resulting in a fuel leak | Fuel system | 30,704 | Part replacement |
| 10V-102 | Mar 16, 2010 | Daimler trucks has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 cascadia equipped with lifeguard rolltek advanced occupant… | Electrical system | 490 | Repair or modification |
| 10V-053 | Feb 23, 2010 | Restraining washer locking tabs may not have been seated into the pitman arm retainer notches during assembly | Steering | 220 | Repair or modification |
| 09V-428 | Nov 2, 2009 | Increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a… | Engine and cooling | 1,726 | Software update |
| 09V-400 | Oct 8, 2009 | Increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a… | Engine and cooling | 18,067 | Software update |
| 09V-391 | Oct 6, 2009 | Plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure | Fuel system | 10,185 | Repair or modification |
| 09V-357 | Sep 16, 2009 | Under certain condition, the left hand inner tie rod end may loosen over time and if not corrected, potentially separate from the steering rack | Steering | 8,882 | Repair or modification |
| 09V-220 | Jun 12, 2009 | Rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the… | Brakes | 1,460 | Repair or modification |
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.
12 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
ON 06/26/2018 I WAS DRIVING IN CHICAGO ON SOUTH WESTERN AVE IT WAS RAININIG THAT NIGHT I PULLED OVER BECAUSE MY 2012 CASCADIA WAS ASKING FOR A REGEN OF THE DEF SYSTEM .. I PULLED OVER IN A SAFE AREA AND STARTED THE REGEN PROCESS. ABOUT 10 MIN IN TO THE REGEN PROCESS ON THE LOWER DRIVER SIDE DASH AREA HEAVY SMOKE AND THE SMELL OF BURNING WIRE WAS NOTICED A FIRE BROKE OUT AT THE FUSE BOX LOCATED ON THE LOWER DRIVER SIDE IT WAS DETERMINED BY INSURANCE COMPANY THAT THESE 2012 CASCADIAS ARE KNOWN FOR LEAKS IN THE CAB AREA CAUSING THE MOISTURE OR WATER TO LEAK IN AND INTERACT OR MAKE CONTACT WITH FUSE BOX AREA CAUSING A FIRE ...
NHTSA complaint 11104628TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS UNABLE TO BE TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AND THERE WAS POWER STEERING FLUID ON THE PAVEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE BY THE SAME INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. A FREIGHTLINER DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000,000.
NHTSA complaint 11084800TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR AND INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHTING FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT WATER PENETRATED THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED THE SAMCAP MODULE TO FAIL. THE MODULE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,081.
NHTSA complaint 10904288DPF SYSTEM FRECUENTY REGENERATION ( EVERY DAY AND TAKE 2 HOURS TO CLEAR)AND OIL PUMP PROBLEMS WHEN STOP AT RED LIGHTS ALSO BAD STEER PLOBLEMS BAD KING PINTS
NHTSA complaint 10811608TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS WENT AWAY, BUT AFTER DRIVING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES THE WARNING LIGHTS BECAME ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SIGNAL DETECTION AND ACTIVATION MODULE HAD MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO WATER GETTING INTO CONTACT WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V127000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600,000.
NHTSA complaint 10748067TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. IN ADDITION, THE STABILITY CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE, FUEL AND OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600,000.
NHTSA complaint 10747557TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 438,000.
NHTSA complaint 10496862TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CL125. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, WHEN THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ROLLED OVER WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE DRIVER PASSED AWAY DUE TO THE CRASH. THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE TRUCK WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE TRUCK AND STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF THE FRACTURED RACK AND PINION WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT NOT TO TOUCH THE VEHICLE UNTIL AN INVESTIGATOR WAS SENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXMATELY 180,000. ...UPDATE 01/20/12 *BF
NHTSA complaint 10439180TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETECTED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,333. UPDATED 11/16/11*LJ THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 09V357000. UPDATED 02/27/12
NHTSA complaint 10428748I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH A SO-CALLED HARD BRAKING DETECTION SYSTEM. I AM ENGINEER MYSELF AND, AFTER A WHOLE YEAR I CAME TO A CLEAR CONCLUSION THAT THE SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK ON ROAD WITH POOR CONDITIONS LIKE BUMPY OR SLIPPERY. THE REAL PROBLEM IS THAT TRUCK DRIVERS TAKE THE BLAME FROM THEIR COMPANY FOR THIS AND IT IS RISKY. TRUCK DRIVING IS BY ITSELF IS VERY STRESSFUL, AND IT BECOME A REAL HAZARD WHEN THEY DON'T WANT TO HIT THE BRAKE BECAUSE OF A HARD BRAKING SYSTEM THAT PUT THEM INTO TROUBLE WITH THEIR BOSS. AS RESULT WE WILL HAVE CRASHES THAT COULD BE AVOIDED. WHAT I HAVE NOTICED IS THAT WHEN YOU TRY TO SLOW DOWN ON BUMPY OR SLIPPERY ROAD THE ABS SYSTEM GETS ACTUATED, THE IT RECORDS A HARD BRAKING EVENT, WHICH IS WRONG. THE SYSTEM NEEDS BETTER JUDGMENT WITH POOR ROAD CONDITIONS. I PERSONALLY THINK THAT IT WILL NEED MORE SENSORS AND A SOFTWARE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE HERE. IF THE SYSTEM WAS NOT AIMED AT SCARING DRIVERS I THINK IT SHOULD BE CORRECTED BEFORE IT KILLS MANY AMERICANS. I PERSONALLY KNOW SAFE DRIVERS WITH MILLION MILE ACCIDENT FREE WHO REQUESTED TO HAVE THEIR TRUCK SWITCHED FOR THIS PROBLEM AND I AM SURE A SURVEY AMONG DRIVERS WILL CONFIRM MY CONCLUSIONS. THANK YOU. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10382544TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WAS READING INACCURATE FUEL LEVELS. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE TWICE BEFORE TO THE SENDING UNIT AND THIS WAS THE THIRD FAILURE OF THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR. THE INITIAL FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT WAS 142,000.
NHTSA complaint 103277042010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER, OR LOSS OF USE OF WIPERS. TGW
NHTSA complaint 10318610Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.