FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles with loose brake caliper bolts that could reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk. Owners must have brakes checked by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks that may have loose brake caliper mounting bolts. This could reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk. Owners should have brakes checked by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223844-freightliner-cascadia-2019-loose-brake-caliper-bolts-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223844-freightliner-cascadia-2019-loose-brake-caliper-bolts-risk-crash · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V525000
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“Freightliner Cascadia 2019: Loose brake caliper bolts risk crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223844-freightliner-cascadia-2019-loose-brake-caliper-bolts-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V525000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V525000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness. This increases the risk of a crash during normal driving conditions. The hazard occurs because the bolts may not be tightened properly during manufacturing.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without brake checks are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The recall covers vehicles manufactured from 2018 to 2019. The recall started on October 5, 2018.
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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 check.
Have Brakes Checked by Dealer
Dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-783.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
During manufacturing, the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, reducing brake effectiveness.
How can I check if my truck is affected?
Check if your truck is a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia with a recall number FL-783 from October 5, 2018.
What should I do if I own this truck?
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free brake check 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 18V525000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 18V525000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-783. 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 #18V525000 (September 8, 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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