Recall 23V467 affects 82 2023-2024 Freightliner E-Cascadia trucks for improperly welded e-axle gears. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.
Freightliner is recalling 82 2023-2024 E-Cascadia vehicles because a welding defect in the e-axle planetary gear set can let the e-motor detach from the final drive. That failure can cause an undetectable, sudden loss of drive power and raise crash risk; the Freightliner dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
In NHTSA campaign 23V467, the affected 2023-2024 Freightliner E-Cascadia trucks use an electric axle that combines the drive motor and axle hardware. Inside that axle, the planetary gear set transfers motor power through the final drive so the truck moves under electric power. The gear set depends on a solid weld to its baseplate to stay connected under load.
On affected trucks, that planetary gear set was not welded sufficiently to the baseplate. If the weld does not hold, the e-motor can detach from the final drive. When that happens, the truck loses drive power suddenly and cannot be restarted.
There is no warning sign before failure. NHTSA campaign 23V467 says the loss of drive power happens without warning to the driver, so the first sign is the truck no longer moving under its own power.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2023 and 2024 model years, both tied to the same drive axle assembly.
| 2024 Freightliner E-Cascadia | drive axle |
|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner E-Cascadia | drive axle |
| Units affected | 82 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An undetectable, sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the failure, so treat any loss of power as a reason to pull over when safe and contact the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2024 Freightliner E-Cascadia is included in this recall.
- Use the Freightliner owner letter mailed November 13, 2023, then contact a franchised Freightliner dealer for the current repair timing.
- Ask the dealer about the free e-axle inspection and replacement that fixes the improperly welded planetary gear set tied to sudden drive-power loss.
- Reference recall number 23V467 and Freightliner recall FL979 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and move out of traffic if drive power drops.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is still under development, so do not assume it can be scheduled yet. Once the repair opens, a Freightliner technician will inspect the e-axle planetary gear set and replace any affected e-axle that fails inspection. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. If you already paid for a related repair before the recall notice, Freightliner directs owners to seek reimbursement through an authorized dealer. Bring repair documentation to the service desk and ask them to start the reimbursement request.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 6, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 13, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| November 13, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 13, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 17, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V467?
Recall 23V467 covers 82 2023-2024 Freightliner E-Cascadia vehicles with an e-axle planetary gear set that was improperly welded. The defect can let the e-motor detach from the final drive, causing sudden loss of drive power and increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2023-2024 Freightliner E-Cascadia is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V467. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer and ask whether inspection and e-axle replacement are open for your VIN. Reference recall number 23V467 and DTNA recall FL979 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Freightliner dealers will inspect the e-axle and replace the affected e-axle or axles as needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is sudden loss of drive power without the ability to restart the vehicle. DTNA says the failure is undetectable, so the driver does not get a reliable warning before power is lost. That loss of drive power can increase crash risk.
When were owners notified about recall 23V467?
DTNA mailed owner notification letters on November 13, 2023. If you own a used 2023-2024 Freightliner E-Cascadia and never received a letter, check your VIN and call a franchised Freightliner dealer with recall number 23V467 and DTNA recall FL979.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V467000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V467 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V467000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →