The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V642000·Announced 2020-10-16

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2018-2019 Freightliner and Western Star Models for Clutch Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because a clutch component may fail, allowing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (clutch assembly failure) that allows unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, as well as Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 vehicles. The recall affects 4,329 units. The defect involves an internal component within the clutch assembly that may fail, which in certain circumstances could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly. This unintended movement can increase the risk of a crash.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software and replace the clutches free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on December 7, 2020, and mailed owner notification letters on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-865.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER 4900, 114SD, 5700, 4700
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
4,329

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (8)

  • 4900
  • 114SD
  • 5700
  • 4700
  • CASCADIA
  • 108SD
  • 122SD
  • BUSINESS CLASS M2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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