2004 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
The 2004 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, potentially affecting up to 98,360 vehicles.
Recall 17V810000 — EQUIPMENT
| 24,860 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at...
View full details →Recall 11V478000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 73,500 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 11, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTERS MOUNTED NEAR THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE. THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE BETWEEN ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER AND...
Consequence: THIS COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STEEL LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE. THIS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA.
Safety Rating for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB31-041 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Service Bulletin for Chassis Side-Fairing Kickplate Magnet Replacement. On Freightliner Cascadia and New Cascadia vehicles manufactured before May 20, 2019, and equipped with side-fairings, the magnets that hold the kickplate closed may corrode and prevent the kickplate from staying in the closed position.
SS1033121 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SS 1033121 Adding a Fan Override Switch (Legacy Cascadia)
713-14 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant
83-144 — ENGINE
83-144 - Optimized Idle and Auxiliary Cab Heater Concurrent Operation
sb83145 — EQUIPMENT
sb83145 ParkSmart Refrigerant Loop Service Kits
sb4269 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb4269 DEF Metering Unit Inlet Screen Clogging Due to Excessive Moisture in the Air System
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 0 complaints
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 0 complaints
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (current)
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 1 complaint
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 2 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 1 complaint
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 9 complaints
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 24 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER MT — 39 total complaints