# Recalls that may apply to the 2016 Freightliner Cascadia A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [20V214000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V214000.md), 2020-04-14: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Daimler Trucks North America LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain 2006\-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006\-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007\-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014\-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006\-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008\-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006\-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006\-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006\-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard \(FMVSS\) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." - [19V370000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V370000.md), 2019-05-14: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK. Daimler Trucks North America LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain 2004\-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard \(FMVSS\) number 121, "Air Brake Systems." Built 2012\-08\-03 to 2018\-05\-22. - [19V093000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V093000.md), 2019-02-12: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. Daimler Trucks North America LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain 2013\-2016 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with Hendrickson 5" drop axles. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie\-rod tube. Built 2012\-04\-30 to 2015\-05\-26. - [17V810000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V810000.md), 2017-12-15: EQUIPMENT. Daimler Trucks North America LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain 2002\-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic\-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC\-17E062\-5427.pdf Built 2001\-07\-11 to 2016\-08\-19. - [17V761000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V761000.md), 2017-11-27: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain 2008\-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal. Built 2007\-03\-27 to 2017\-11\-21. - [17V628000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V628000.md), 2017-10-06: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY; STEERING. 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. Built 2015\-03\-17 to 2015\-05\-30. - [16V656000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V656000.md), 2016-09-13: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. \(DTNA\) is recalling certain model year 2013\-2017 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured September 24, 2012, to May 27, 2015 and equipped with compressed natural gas \(CNG\) engines. The affected vehicles have a Power Distribution Module \(PDM\) that is mounted near the CNG fuel tank. Due to its location, the PDM may be sprayed with water and contaminants from the road, possibly causing the PDM to short circuit. Built 2012\-09\-24 to 2015\-05\-27. - [16V634000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V634000.md), 2016-08-31: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS. Daimler Trucks North America LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain model year 2014\-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non\-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity. As a result, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle. Built 2013\-03\-15 to 2016\-07\-29. - [16V143000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V143000.md), 2016-03-09: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Daimler Trucks North America LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain model year 2015\-2016 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured from March 24, 2014, through November 9, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Bergstrom Parksmart HVAC auxiliary units. On these units, there may be inadequate contact between the electrical connector on the compressor and electrical pins causing a high electrical resistance resulting in excessive heat. Built 2014\-03\-24 to 2015\-11\-09. - [15V620000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V620000.md), 2015-10-02: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. Daimler Trucks North America LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf\-T\-Liner C2, and Freightliner MT55 vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 26, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine control module \(ECM\) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning. Built 2015\-08\-07 to 2015\-08\-26. - [15V617000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V617000.md), 2015-10-01: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain model year 2015\-2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 trucks manufactured January 4, 2015, to April 24, 2015, and equipped with Eaton Fuller FR 10\-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged. Built 2015\-01\-04 to 2015\-04\-24. - [15V613000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V613000.md), 2015-09-30: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT. Daimler Trucks North America LLC \(DTNA\) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado Glider, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured June 29, 2015, to September 7, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the steering arm bolts may not be properly tightened. Built 2015\-06\-17 to 2015\-10\-01. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2020158](/recalls/tc/2020158.md), 2020-04-14: Lights And Instruments. Issue: On certain trucks equipped with "Fleet Engineer" mud flaps, the bracket for the mud flaps may partially cover the rear reflective tape. Canadian regulations require that reflective tape must be visible on the rear of the truck. Safety Risk: Reflective tape that is covered may make the truck less visible to others and could create an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Trucks of North America \(DTNA\) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to an authorized DTNA Service Facility to inspect the reflective tape. It will be moved as necessary to meet the regulations. - [2019066](/recalls/tc/2019066.md), 2019-02-13: Steering. Issue: Brake vibrations may cause a steering tie rod to fail. If the tie rod fails and separates, the connection between the front wheels could be lost, reducing a driver’s ability to steer. Note: This problem only affects one vehicle built with a specific combination of a Hendrickson 5" drop axle, brake linings and stamped brake spiders. Safety Risk: A reduced ability to steer could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facility to have the brake spiders and tie rod replaced. - [2017583](/recalls/tc/2017583.md), 2017-11-28: Brakes. On certain vehicles with air brakes, after several hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal. If the brake lights do not illuminate, following road users would be unaware of the intent of the driver to slow the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will repair the brake light pressure switch. - [2017488](/recalls/tc/2017488.md), 2017-10-10: Steering. On certain vehicles, the castellated nut and cotter pin on the steer axle may not have been tightened to specification. This could cause the tie rod to become loose in the steer axle, which would result in audible noise and/or looseness in steering. If the vehicle were continued to be operated in this condition, the tie rod could disconnect from the knuckle, resulting in a complete loss of control of a vehicle wheel, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will inspect the torque of the castellated nuts on the tie rod, and replace the tie rod stud and knuckle as necessary. - [2016419](/recalls/tc/2016419.md), 2016-08-30: Wheels. On certain vehicles, the specified front axle weight limit may be greater than the hub capacity. If the axle load exceeds the maximum weight capacity of the hub, there is an increased risk of hub fatigue, which could cause a complete separation of the wheel\(s\) and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the incorrectly specified front axle hubs. - [2016113](/recalls/tc/2016113.md), 2016-03-08: Heater And Defroster. On certain vehicles equipped with Bergstrom Parksmart HVAC units, there maybe be inadequate electrical contact within the connector at the top of the compressor. This could cause an increased resistance in the circuit resulting in localized heating, which would increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will remove the open style design connector cap and replace it with an improved closed design cap, and will also inspect the compressor connector terminal for any signs of heat discolouration and replace the harness if discolouration is found. - [2015485](/recalls/tc/2015485.md), 2015-10-16: Steering. On certain vehicles built with a front axle built by Detroit Axles, the steering arm bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened at time of assembly. This could allow the bolt to loosen and potentially result in the separation of the steering arm from the steering knuckle, which could result in a loss of steering. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the bolt torque and re\-tighten or replace as necessary. - [2015484](/recalls/tc/2015484.md), 2015-10-16: Engine. On certain vehicles, the Engine Control Module \(ECM\) may develop an internal electrical short circuit that could blow a fuse in the ECM's electrical supply circuit. This could cause the engine to stall without warning and prevent the vehicle from being restarted. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the ECM. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. 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