2020 Freightliner Cascadia forward collision avoidance problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2020 Freightliner Cascadia — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving on the highway on cruise at 70mph the right front brakes locked up. The day was clear. I was driving across a bridge. The truck pulled to the right and I fought to pull it back on to the road. My company has the incident on camera. I was pulling a loaded tanker. Had the pavement been…”
filed Oct 24, 2024
“A collision avoidance system (CAS), also known as a pre-crash system, forward collision warning system (FCW), or collision mitigation system, is an advanced driver-assistance system designed to prevent or reduce the severity of a collision. System applied brakes bringing our Unit to a complete stop…”
filed Feb 7, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Truck Equipment Manufacturer upfit guide for Detroit Assurance Forward Radar Relocation and Adjustment
TEM-11-00001 · Other · issued Jul 21, 2026
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Cascadia years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cascadia | 10 | 36% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Freightliner Cascadia
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.