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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V642000

2018 Western Star 4900 | 2018 Freightliner 114sd | 2018 Western Star 5700 | 2018 Western Star 4700 | 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Freightliner 108sd | 2019 Western Star 4700 | 2019 Western Star 4900 | 2019 Western Star 5700 | 2019 Freightliner 114sd | 2019 Freightliner 108sd | 2019 Freightliner 122sd | 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2018 Freightliner 122sd — Power train: clutch assembly

Published October 19, 2020 · Recall initiated: October 16, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20V642000, published October 19, 2020 and initiated October 16, 2020. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2018 Western Star 4900 | 2018 Freightliner 114sd | 2018 Western Star 5700 | 2018 Western Star 4700 | 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Freightliner 108sd | 2019 Western Star 4700 | 2019 Western Star 4900 | 2019 Western Star 5700 | 2019 Freightliner 114sd | 2019 Freightliner 108sd | 2019 Freightliner 122sd | 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2018 Freightliner 122sd — Power train: clutch assembly.

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What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD and 122SD and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. An internal component within the clutch assembly may fail, which in certain circumstances could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.

What to do

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

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Recall details

Brand
WESTERN STAR
Model
4900
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2018 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2018 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2018 FREIGHTLINER 108SD | 2019 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2019 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2019 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2019 FREIGHTLINER 108SD | 2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD | 2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2018 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2018 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2018 Western Star 4900 | 2018 Freightliner 114sd | 2018 Western Star 5700 | 2018 Western Star 4700 | 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Freightliner 108sd | 2019 Western Star 4700 | 2019 Western Star 4900 | 2019 Western Star 5700 | 2019 Freightliner 114sd | 2019 Freightliner 108sd | 2019 Freightliner 122sd | 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2018 Freightliner 122sd — Power train: clutch assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V642000 on October 19, 2020. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD and 122SD and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. An internal component within the clutch assembly may fail, which in certain circumstances could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 4900.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)