The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V209000·Announced 2021-03-24

2021 Western Star 4700 and Freightliner Cascadia clutch assembly recall

Daimler Trucks North America recalls certain 2021 Western Star 4700 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles because the clutch flange may break, causing clutch disengagement and crash risk. Dealers will replace the clutch assembly free of charge.

What this means for you

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: A defect in the clutch assembly, a critical drivetrain component, can result in loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk. No crashes, injuries, or deaths have been reported in the source material, so the consequence remains theoretical despite the defect being real.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Western Star 4700 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles due to a defect in the clutch assembly.

The clutch flange may break during use. If this occurs, loose parts may fall into the clutch pressure plate assembly, resulting in clutch disengagement and increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to arrange service. DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch assembly free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2021. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 WESTERN STAR 4700
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • clutch-flange-failure
  • crash-risk
Affected units
2

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 (2)

  • 4700
  • CASCADIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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