2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Steering Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
When driving, there is a constant and very strong vibration throughout the entirety of the truck. This makes it difficult to steer and drive in a safe manner. I've replaced any parts that might be associated with this malfunction with brand new parts at the advice of professional mechanics (cost over $30,000) and it was to no avail. The truck is still malfunctioning and I have been left unable to work or barely working for 14 months. The vibration has caused many health concerns, like headaches, nausea, and stomach ulcers. I went to over 10 dealers and there has been no solutions that have worked.
I purchased a new P4 through my employers Lease Purchase program, and when I ordered my new truck, I ordered it with the Hendrickson Air-Ride Suspension Package for the front axle, disc brakes front and rear, and a few other options. My truck required 14 all axle alignment’s before it was driving correctly, after destroying both left & right steer tires. One Freightliner dealer set the right front at 7/16” toe-in, after I threatened to bring legal action against the dealership, only to learn three weeks later, the toe-in was set at 7/16”, which destroyed the tire. I personally measured the rear axle alignment with a tape measure to find both drive axles are staggered approximately 1.3” to 1.75” causing my drive tires to wear abnormally fast, forcing me to buy new tires for $7,000+. The worst part is the Hendrickson Air Ride Suspension unit is extremely “sloppy” and noisy...
Other 2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Problem Areas
Tires
5 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Electrical System
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint