The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V467000·Announced 2023-07-06

Freightliner Recalls eCascadia Trucks for E-Axle Welding Defect

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2023-2024 Freightliner eCascadia vehicles because a defective e-axle weld may cause sudden loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (e-axle welding) that can cause sudden loss of drive power, which the source states increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner eCascadia vehicles. The recall involves 82 vehicles where the e-axle planetary gear set may not be welded properly.

This defect can cause the e-motor to detach from the final drive, resulting in an undetectable and sudden loss of drive power without the ability to restart the vehicle. This loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the e-axle(s) as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER E-CASCADIA
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
82

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • E-CASCADIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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