2021 Freightliner Cascadia clutch defect may cause disengagement
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to a manufacturing defect in the clutch assembly that may cause the clutch to disengage, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the clutch assembly that could result in clutch disengagement and increased crash risk. However, no illnesses, injuries, or actual incidents are documented in the source material, so per the rubric, the hazard is theoretical and the maximum score is 3.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Cascadia commercial trucks due to a defect in the clutch assembly. The clutch flange may break as a result of problems in the heat treating and stamping manufacturing process.
If the clutch flange breaks, loose parts may fall into the clutch pressure plate assembly, which can cause the clutch to disengage. This loss of clutch engagement increases the risk of a crash.
Affected owners should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to arrange for free replacement of the clutch. The recall began February 10, 2021. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Category
- Vehicle
- Affected units
- 1,233
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 (1)
- CASCADIA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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