The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V737000·Announced 2026-11-06

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2027 Freightliner and Western Star Models for Driveline Defect

Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2027 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because a missing snap ring may cause the driveline to separate, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a structural vehicle defect where a missing snap ring may cause the driveline to separate, increasing the risk of a crash. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 model year Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, Freightliner Cascadia Fifth Gen, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles. The recall involves vehicles equipped with certain Cummins drivelines.

The defect is that the driveline may be missing a snap ring in the slip yoke assembly. This issue can cause the driveline to separate from the vehicle, leading to a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, detached components can become a road hazard for other vehicles.

Cummins will inspect and replace the driveline as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 5, 2027. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is F1046.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR CASCADIA, BUSINESS CLASS M2, 114SD, 108SD
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
3,894

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 (7)

  • CASCADIA
  • BUSINESS CLASS M2
  • 114SD
  • 108SD
  • 49X
  • 47X
  • CASCADIA FIFTH GEN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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