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2022 Freightliner Cascadia

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2022 Freightliner Cascadia — representative photo
Representative photo

2022 Freightliner Cascadia at a glance

Safety recalls19
Owner complaints13

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2022 Freightliner Cascadia recalls 19

Electronic Stability Control (esc) NHTSA Campaign #26V583000 · manufacturer #F1039 · 09/09/2026

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner Cascadia and 2022 Western Star 49X vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V073 or 22V817. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).

Fix: Dealers will replace the brake modulator valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 8, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1039. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will need the new rep…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) NHTSA Campaign #23V299000 · manufacturer #FL971 · 26/04/2023

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain short wheelbase 2020-2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021-2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 2022 Western Star 4700, and 2020 Freightliner Classic Cascadia vehicles. The vehicle is equipped with an electronic stability control system and tire combination that may understeer during a J-turn. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fed…

Fix: DTNA will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL971.

Electronic Stability Control (esc) NHTSA Campaign #23V073000 · manufacturer #FL966 · 10/02/2023

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 13, 2023. Owners …

Service Brakes, Air:antilock:modulator NHTSA Campaign #22V817000 · manufacturer #FL-958 · 01/11/2022

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD, and 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) brak…

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 16, 2023. DTNA's …

Parking Brake NHTSA Campaign #22V468000 · manufacturer #FL-945 · 30/06/2022

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 Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."

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.

Service Brakes, Air:antilock:abs Warning Light NHTSA Campaign #22V456000 · manufacturer #FL943 · 24/06/2022

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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

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.

Service Brakes NHTSA Campaign #22V443000 · manufacturer #FL-941 · 22/06/2022

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.

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.

Steering NHTSA Campaign #22V405000 · manufacturer #FL-938 · 08/06/2022

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.

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.

Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve NHTSA Campaign #22V374000 · manufacturer #FL-936 · 25/05/2022

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 stopping distance.

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.

Electronic Stability Control (esc) NHTSA Campaign #22V339000 · manufacturer #FL932 · 16/05/2022

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 numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."

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.

Service Brakes NHTSA Campaign #22V101000 · manufacturer #FL919 · 22/02/2022

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.

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.

Fuel System, Diesel:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail NHTSA Campaign #21V965000 · manufacturer #FL-915 · 13/12/2021

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 2021-2022 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2022 Western Star 47X, 2021 Western Star WF110, 2020 Western Star WJ121, and 2019-2021 FCCC XCP Chassis vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result i…

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-915.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2022 Freightliner Cascadia common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Air
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 2

Automatic Emergency Braking Errors Open

On May 26, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE23010) to assess reports of false positive activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in model year (MY) 2017-2022 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) vehicles. The reports alleged that activation of the AEB system occurred while driving with no apparent obstruction in the vehicle's forward path, resulting in…

NHTSA #EA25006 · Forward Collision Avoidance · opened Oct 2025

Automatic Emergency Braking Errors Closed

On May 26, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE23010) to assess reports of false positive activation of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in model year (MY) 2017-2022 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) vehicles. The reports alleged that activation of the AEB system occurred while driving with no apparent obstruction in the vehicle's forward path, resulting in…

NHTSA #PE23010 · Forward Collision Avoidance · opened May 2023 · closed Oct 2025

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 389

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 389.

Detroit Transmissions Manual Update for Symptom Diagnostics — DT12 C/D Box Range Shift to Neutral with Reversing Events (Aborts)

Bulletin MAN 0000072868 · Power Train · Sep 2026

Truck Equipment Manufacturer upfit guide for Detroit Assurance Forward Radar Relocation and Adjustment

Bulletin TEM-11-00001 · Forward Collision Avoidance · Jul 2026

Revised Technical Service Bulletin for ABS Wheel Speed Fault Code Correction for MBSP Equipped Vehicles. Updated frequently asked questions.

Bulletin TSB-42-080-FTL · Power Train · Jul 2026

CX Advocate for Utility Lamp water intrusion

Bulletin CXA 06_26_Utility Lamp · Exterior Lighting · Jun 2026

Revised Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 OVX Transmission Refresh

Bulletin TSB-26-057-FTL · Power Train · May 2026

Service Solution for Progressive Low Voltage Disconnect Parameter Update

Bulletin SS 3175-FTL · Electrical System · Apr 2026

Revised Technical Service Bulletin for DT12 Range Detent Diagnostic

Bulletin TSB-26-001-DDC · Power Train · Apr 2026

CX Advocate for P4 Side Guard Assist On/Off Menus and Trailer Functionality (TSB-54-381-FTL)

Bulletin CXA 04_26_Side Guard · Lane Departure · Apr 2026

Revised Field Service campaign for Cascadia Axle Conversion: Adaptive Tandem (AT) 6x4 to New Final Drive (NFD)

Bulletin SF706-Bulletin · Power Train · Apr 2026

Revised Field Service campaign for Cascadia Axle Conversion: Adaptive Tandem (AT) 6x4 to New Final Drive (NFD)

Bulletin SF706-DLR LTR · Power Train · Apr 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CASCADIA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 12

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2022 Freightliner Cascadia. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Brakes

Issue: On a small number of trucks, the recall repairs completed by an DTNA service facility during recalls FL958 and FL966 (Transport Canada recall nos. 2022-626 and 2023-051) may not be effective. As a result, another repair is required. On certain trucks, a software problem may not detect corrosion to the brake modulator valves. As a result, the brakes on one wheel could ful…

Transport Canada #2026428 · Sep 2026

Visual System

Issue: On certain trucks, the windshield glass may not allow the amount of light required by the Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: This small error does not affect safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. Daimler Truck North America has made changes to ensure that all new trucks have compliant windshields.

Transport Canada #2024745 · Dec 2024

Steering

Issue: On certain trucks, the cotter pin may be missing from the tie rod castle nut on the front steer axle. As a result, the nut could loosen. If this happens, the tie rod could detach from the steering arm and cause a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will…

Transport Canada #2023206 · Apr 2023

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain trucks, the tail lamps do not turn on when the daytime running lamps (DRLs) are on. Canadian regulations require that, if a vehicle has dash backlighting, the low beam headlamps and tail lamps must automatically switch on when it is dark or the tail lamps must stay on at all times. Safety Risk: Driving without tail lamps in low light conditions could make the…

Transport Canada #2023060 · Feb 2023

Brakes

Issue: On certain trucks, the brake modulator valves could corrode. As a result, the brakes on one wheel could fully apply when the roll stability control system activates. If this happens, there could be a brake pull that can cause the truck to change direction. Note: This problem does not affect the service brakes. Safety Risk: A brake pull that causes the vehicle to change d…

Transport Canada #2023051 · Feb 2023

Brakes

Issue: On certain trucks, the brake modulator valves could corrode. As a result, the brakes on one wheel could fully apply during an adaptive cruise control braking event. If this happens, there could be a brake pull that can cause the truck to change direction. Note: This problem does not affect the regular service brakes. Safety Risk: A brake pull that causes the vehicle to c…

Transport Canada #2022626 · Nov 2022

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Freightliner Cascadia

The Freightliner Cascadia is a heavy-duty semi-trailer truck produced by Freightliner Trucks. The Freightliner Cascadia was designed with fuel efficiency in mind, as well as improving upon several other features including the powertrain offerings, sound mitigation, safety systems, and overall mechanical reliability from its predecessors. It is offered in three basic configurations: Day Cab, Mid-Roof XT, and Raised Roof. The latter two models are sleeper cabs, offered in various lengths, ranging from 48 to 72 inches. The Cascadia was sold chiefly in North America until 2020, when an export, primarily geared towards the Australian and New Zealand markets, was introduced. Before the introductio…

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2022 Freightliner Cascadia trims & engines on record

Trims
126" Sleeper Cab
Engines
14.8L 6-cyl

2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles on record

2022 Freightliner Cascadia — frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Freightliner Cascadia have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the 2022 Freightliner Cascadia. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Freightliner Cascadia?

Across all 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are forward collision avoidance, service brakes, air.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.