FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with potentially loose brake caliper mounting bolts that could reduce braking performance and increase crash risk. Owners must have brakes inspected by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be too loose, which could reduce braking performance and increase crash risk. Affected owners should have their brakes inspected by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223833-freightliner-cascadia-2019-brake-recall-loose-caliper-bolts-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223833-freightliner-cascadia-2019-brake-recall-loose-caliper-bolts-risk-crash · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V353000
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“Freightliner Cascadia 2019 Brake Recall: Loose Caliper Bolts Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223833-freightliner-cascadia-2019-brake-recall-loose-caliper-bolts-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V353000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V353000).
Why it’s dangerous
If brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance decreases. This could lead to reduced ability to stop safely, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with air disc brakes are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk if brakes become less effective.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Freightliner Cascadia has air disc brakes. The recall covers specific truck models and chassis types from 2017-2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and tighten brake caliper mounting bolts at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, allowing them to loosen and reduce braking performance.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Your 2019 Freightliner Cascadia with air disc brakes may be affected. Check the specific models and chassis types listed in the recall notice.
What should I do if I own an affected truck?
Contact a dealer for a free inspection and tightening of the brake caliper mounting bolts.
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 18V353000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 18V353000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772. 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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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 #18V353000 (May 29, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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