Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published January 13, 2021
Freightliner Cascadia 2020 Tires Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2020 Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks with specific Bridgestone steer tires due to tread separation or blow-outs causing loss of vehicle control.
“Freightliner Cascadia 2020 Tires Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79577-freightliner-cascadia-2020-tires-recall-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle. Based on NHTSA recall #21V007000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V007000).
Daimler Trucks North America recalled certain Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks due to tire tread separation or blow-out risks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency announced the recall on January 13, 2021. Owners should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for free steer tire replacements.
How to tell if you have it
Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022
Bridgestone R284, R268, or R283S ECOPIA steer axle tires
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steer tires, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
The hazard
Tread separation and/or blow-outs while driving may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall involves steer tires equipped with specific air dams.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Daimler Trucks North America has 273 other recalls on record since July 6, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include Freightliner FCCC XBS Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk (October 7, 2026), 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: Headlight Issue (October 1, 2026), and Freightliner Business Class M2 Recall: Fire Risk from Exhaust Contact (October 1, 2026). NHTSA has received 13 owner complaints for the 2022 Freightliner Cascadia, including reports of crashes, injuries, and deaths, as of August 25, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Freightliner Cascadia has Bridgestone R284, R268, or R283S ECOPIA steer tires. The recall applies to trucks with a specific air dam.
Brand
Daimler Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule tire replacement.
Replace Steer Tires
Dealers will replace the steer tires free of charge once you confirm your vehicle is affected.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steer tires, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL872.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 56 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
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 21V007000 — Daimler Trucks North America Freightliner Cascadia 2020 Tires Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control
Hello,
I own a Freightliner Cascadia 2020 Tires Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control that is covered by recall 21V007000 from Daimler Trucks North America.
The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steer tires, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL872.
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.
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.
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