2018 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia

Truck-Tractor • TRUCK • 9 inspections • 26 recalls • 19 complaints

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26 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 26 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

View full inspection history (9 inspections across 6 carriers)

Cross-carrier timeline with operator-change callouts — every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, including inspections under previous owners.

Inspections
9
Carriers
6
Open recalls
26
Complaints
19

Vehicle identity

VIN
3AKJHHDR2JSJS5387
Model Year
2018
Make
FREIGHTLINER
Model
Cascadia

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Model
Detroit Diesel DD15
Cylinders
6
Displacement
14.8 L
Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
6x4

Weight & Dimensions

Body Class
Truck-Tractor
Vehicle Type
TRUCK

Manufacturing

Plant City
SALTILLO
Plant State
COAHUILA
Plant Country
MEXICO
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 1, 2026

Active Safety

Brake System
Air and Hydraulic

Technical details (1)

Body Cab Type
MDHD: Conventional

Vehicle Ownership History

This VIN has appeared in inspections under 6 different carriers. Dates reflect first and last inspection under each carrier.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
ALI STAR INC 3396687 Aug 9, 2023 Oct 4, 2023 2
FREEDOM FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC 2994519 Oct 30, 2023 Oct 30, 2023 1
US MEGA TRANSPORT INC 2570540 Mar 11, 2025 May 6, 2025 3
SL TRADE GROUP INC 3949243 Mar 16, 2025 Mar 16, 2025 1
BELCON LOGISTICS LLC 3054957 Dec 2, 2025 Dec 2, 2025 1
VIDA NOVA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC 3406856 May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026 1

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

Roadside inspections (9)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
87840532 May 11, 2026 VIDA NOVA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC 10
86493943 Dec 2, 2025 BELCON LOGISTICS LLC 9
84649428 May 6, 2025 US MEGA TRANSPORT INC 0
84576629 Apr 28, 2025 US MEGA TRANSPORT INC 1
84148266 Mar 16, 2025 SL TRADE GROUP INC 4
84106457 Mar 11, 2025 US MEGA TRANSPORT INC 2
80091397 Oct 30, 2023 FREEDOM FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC 0
79826036 Oct 4, 2023 ALI STAR INC 7
79377302 Aug 9, 2023 ALI STAR INC 1

Recalls for this make/model/year (26)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
23V073000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
22V817000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
20V567000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
21V357000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
20V642000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
20V390000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
20V214000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
19V711000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
19V370000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
19V136000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
19V066000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
18V903000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
18V913000 STEERING
18V742000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
18V703000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
18V581000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
18V525000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
18V522000 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
18V491000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
18V411000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
18V353000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
18V300000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
17V761000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
17V730000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
17V629000 STEERING
17V452000 EQUIPMENT

Complaints for this make/model/year (19)

Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.

Complaint Component
2178241 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2178242 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
2178243 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2069489 TIRES
1900687 SERVICE BRAKES
1900688 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1900689 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1891861 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1871309 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
1823525 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1770807 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
1702462 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1702463 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1702464 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1701932 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1632800 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1506185 AIR BAGS
1506186 SERVICE BRAKES
1506187 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 9 times across 6 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Aug 9, 2023. Most recent inspection: May 11, 2026 by VIDA NOVA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC. 34 total violations cited; 2 out-of-service events.

Carrier ownership transitions

Each row marks a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

How to read this: FMCSA inspection records show which carrier operated the vehicle on a given date, not the legal owner. A single change may reflect a sale, sublease, or fleet reassignment.

Approximate date From carrier To carrier
Between Oct 4, 2023 and Oct 30, 2023 ALI STAR INC FREEDOM FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
Between Oct 30, 2023 and Mar 11, 2025 FREEDOM FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC US MEGA TRANSPORT INC
Between Mar 11, 2025 and Mar 16, 2025 US MEGA TRANSPORT INC SL TRADE GROUP INC
Between Mar 16, 2025 and Apr 28, 2025 SL TRADE GROUP INC US MEGA TRANSPORT INC
Between May 6, 2025 and Dec 2, 2025 US MEGA TRANSPORT INC BELCON LOGISTICS LLC
Between Dec 2, 2025 and May 11, 2026 BELCON LOGISTICS LLC VIDA NOVA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC

We say "Sale/auction not necessarily implied" — we see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me?
This VIN has been pulled into 9 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers?
Yes — FMCSA inspection records show this VIN under 6 different USDOT-numbered carriers. We see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment. Inspection records do not confirm legal ownership; they confirm operation on a given date.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN?
Yes. FMCSA records show 2 inspections where this VIN was placed out-of-service overall. An out-of-service order means the vehicle, driver, or both were ordered off the road until the cited defect was corrected. The timeline above marks each inspection's OOS state.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection?
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age?
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status?
This VIN's make/model/year matches 26 open NHTSA recall campaigns. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

Data sources & freshness

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Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

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Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

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