CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
- Risk
- Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and repair any physical components, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on February 16, 2019. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-803.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A component inside the Eaton ECA heavy-duty clutch assembly may fail, which can cause the vehicle to move unintentionally. Unintended movement increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Dealers will update the software and repair any physical components as needed. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL-803. Check your VIN for open recalls, since this recall covers several Freightliner and Western Star models from 2018-2019.
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