Home / Latest recalls / 20V642

Freightliner Cascadia Recall 20V642: Clutch Can Fail, Allowing Vehicle to Move Unexpectedly

NHTSA campaign 20V642, reported October 16, 2020, 4,329 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

An internal component inside the clutch assembly may fail. In certain circumstances, this could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly, even when it is not supposed to be moving.

Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash. If you own one of the affected trucks, take this recall seriously and schedule a repair as soon as possible. The software update and clutch replacement are free at an authorized dealer. You can also contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with questions. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V642Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Problem
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.
Risk
Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner 108SD20182019
Freightliner 114SD20182019
Freightliner 122SD20182019
Freightliner Business Class M220182019
Freightliner Cascadia20182019
Western Star 470020182019
Western Star 490020182019
Western Star 570020182019