What This Panel Does
The kick plate is the trim panel that covers the lower inside face of the driver's door on a Cascadia with the hinged door design. It shields the door skin and inner structure from boot heels, mud, salt slurry, and the sand that gets tracked in off a yard. It is cosmetic and protective, not structural, but a missing one exposes the door interior to water and grit.
Failure is predictable. The plate is thin, it lives at ankle height, and it gets kicked several times a day. Repeated impact fatigues the mounting points until the fastener holes elongate or tear out. Once one corner lets go, the panel flexes on every entry and the rest of the holes follow. Cold weather makes cracking more likely.
The other common reason for replacement is corrosion and staining underneath. Water sits behind a loose panel and works on the door skin. If you are pulling a Cascadia door apart for a lock rod, window regulator, or wiring repair, it is worth checking the kick plate condition while the interior is already open.
Why These Numbers Cross
A22-68682-020 and A22-68682-016 sit in the same Freightliner number family. The A22-68682 base identifies the hinged door kick plate group for the Cascadia cab, and the trailing suffix separates running changes and handing within that group. Both call out the same left-hand panel in the same location on the door.
Suffix changes in this family typically reflect production revisions such as a fastener or attachment detail update, or a change in supplier tooling, rather than a different panel outline. That is why the later number supersedes the earlier one in most listings and why a truck built with one will physically accept the other. The mounting pattern and the profile stay consistent.
This is still identification only. PartStop is an independent aftermarket seller and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorised by Freightliner. Use the cross-reference as a starting point, then confirm with the VIN or by reading the number off the panel you just pulled. Build variations exist within a model line and the old part is the most reliable evidence.
Check Before You Order
Confirm handing first. This is the LH panel, driver's side on a North American cab. Right and left kick plates are not interchangeable, and it is an easy mistake to make when ordering from a photo instead of from the truck. Stand at the open door and match the panel shape and fastener pattern to what you are removing.
Confirm the door style. This part is for the hinged door configuration. Pull the old panel and look for a number stamped or labelled on the back face. If it reads A22-68682-020 or A22-68682-016, you are in the right family. If it reads something else, stop and check the VIN before you order anything.
A22-68682-020 Cross-Reference & Interchange Numbers
These manufacturer and aftermarket numbers commonly cross-reference to A22-68682-020. Use them to identify the part — then confirm the exact fit by VIN or the number stamped on your old unit before you order. An interchange is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee.
| Brand / Line | Cross-Reference Numbers |
|---|---|
| Freightliner | A22-68682-016 |
Frequently asked questions
Is A22-68682-016 the same part as A22-68682-020?
They are listed in the same Freightliner number family for the Cascadia hinged door left-hand kick plate, and the later suffix generally supersedes the earlier one. In practice they cover the same panel location and mounting pattern. Verify against the number on your old panel or by VIN before ordering, since suffix changes can track build variations.
Will this fit the right-hand door?
No. This is the left-hand panel only. The kick plates are handed, so the profile and fastener pattern mirror each other and an LH panel will not sit correctly on the passenger door. Order the corresponding right-hand part number for that side.
How do I confirm fitment if the old panel has no readable number?
Use the VIN. A Freightliner dealer or a VIN-based parts lookup will return the correct kick plate number for that specific build. Cross-reference alone is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. If the panel is missing entirely, VIN is the only reliable way to confirm which suffix your truck was built with.
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