Freightliner Recalls 2026 Cascadia Fifth Gen Trucks for Fuel Line Routing Defect
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2026 Freightliner Cascadia Fifth Gen trucks because an incorrectly routed fuel line can damage brake lines and wiring, increasing crash and fire risks.
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 where a fuel line can damage brake lines and wiring, leading to loss of brake function and increased risk of crash or fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage risks.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Freightliner Cascadia Fifth Gen vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the compressed natural gas fuel line was routed incorrectly. This improper routing allows the fuel line to chafe and damage nearby wiring harnesses and brake lines.
The damaged wiring harnesses and brake lines can cause a loss of brake function, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a damaged fuel line increases the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury, death, or property damage associated with this defect.
DTNA has inspected and rerouted the compressed natural gas fuel line, as necessary, free of charge. The source states that all vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is F1021.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA FIFTH GEN
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Affected units
- 4
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)
- CASCADIA FIFTH GEN
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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