FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with potentially loose brake caliper mounting bolts that could detach, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk. Owners must have brakes inspected by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the calipers detach, there would be reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened, which could cause calipers to detach and reduce braking performance. This increases the risk of a crash if the brakes fail during driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223824-freightliner-cascadia-2018-2019-brake-caliper-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223824-freightliner-cascadia-2018-2019-brake-caliper-detachment-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V411000
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“Freightliner Cascadia 2018-2019: Brake Caliper Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223824-freightliner-cascadia-2018-2019-brake-caliper-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V411000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V411000).
Why it’s dangerous
If brake caliper mounting bolts become loose, the caliper can detach from the brake system. This reduces braking performance, making it harder to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash, especially during emergency situations.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks are affected. Drivers using these trucks for commercial or personal purposes are most at risk if brakes fail during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Freightliner Cascadia was manufactured in 2018 or 2019. The recall covers vehicles with potentially loose brake caliper mounting bolts that could detach.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a brake inspection.
Have Dealer Inspect Brakes
Dealers will inspect and tighten brake caliper mounting bolts as needed at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-775.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may not be properly tightened, potentially causing the caliper to detach and reduce braking performance.
How can I check if my truck is affected?
Check if your Freightliner Cascadia was manufactured in 2018 or 2019, as the recall covers these specific years.
What should I do if I own a recalled truck?
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free brake inspection at a dealer.
Contact Daimler Trucks North America
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V411000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 18V411000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-775. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V411000 (June 15, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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