2005 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
The 2005 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, STEERING:RACK AND PINION, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, potentially affecting up to 108,049 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 11V514000 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION
| 9,689 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, COLUMBIA, CENTURY, CORONADO, AND CLASSIC XL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2010 FOR THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. THE LOWER PINION BEARING MAY CORRODE AND FAIL. A FAILED BEARING MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE OF THE SPOOL VALVE SEALS. A DAMAGE SPOOL VALVE SEAL MAY ALLOW...
Consequence: THE STEERING COULD UNEXPECTEDLY TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER BEARING FOR CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS FOUND, THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO CORROSION IS FOUND, ON THE BEARING, THE BEARING WILL BE PACKED WITH GREASE AND THE RUBBER BELLOWS...
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 2005 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA EQUIPPED WITH AEOLUS ASL67 TIRES, SIZE: 295/75/R22.5 (NA). WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCAL SERVICE FACILITY WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE, VIN, AND DOT NUMBER WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ICI19-016 SF560 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Revised Bulletin
SS469068 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SS 469068 Cascadia SAM Cab, SAM Chassis, MSF and CGW Hardware Compatibility
sb31037 — SUSPENSION
With the start of production on February 12, 2018, the fasteners used to assemble Airliner rear suspension crossmembers changed. The forward-suspension crossmember will assembled with 5/8-18 fasteners and the rear-suspension (bogie) crossmember will be assembled with 3/4-16 fasteners.
SS1033047 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Solution SS 1033047 M2 Battery Drain Problem â Mismatched I...
SS469076 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Odometer racks up mileage when the vehicle is stationary - Cascadia
sb54291 — LANE DEPARTURE
sb54291 Detroit Assurance Lane Departure Warning Camera
FAB154 — STRUCTURE
Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB154 New options for Cascadia
83-153 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
FREIGHTLINER: PARKSMART WITH DDC OPTIMIZED IDLE. DETROIT DIESEL OPTIMIZED IDLE AFFECTS THE WAY PARKSMART OPERATES. *JS
SB-46-48 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
FREIGHTLINER: TRW TAS85 STEERING GEAR INTERNAL LEAKAGE TEST. SOME TRW TAS85 STEERING GEARS HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL RELIEF VALVE. THESE STEERING GEARS ARE TYPICALLY INSTALLED WITH POWER STEERING PUMPS THAT HAVE A PRESSURE RELIEF RATING GREATER THAN 2175 PSI (150 BAR). THE INTERNAL RELIEF VALVE LIMITS MAXIMUM SUPPLY...
SB-83-130 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
FREIGHTLINER: SOME TRUCKS MAY HAVE THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR HARNESS ROUTED SUCH THAT IT CAN BE CHAFFED ON A RADIATOR BAFFLE. IF THE HARNESS IS RUBBED THROUGH, THE AC MAY NOT FUNCTION. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 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 — 0 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (current)
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 2 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 1 complaint
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 9 complaints
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 24 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 18 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