CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 4700 vehicles. The clutch flange may break.
- Risk
- If flange failure occurs, loose parts may fall into the clutch pressure plate assembly, resulting in clutch disengagement, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch on the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-881.
- 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
The clutch flange on certain 2021 heavy-duty trucks can break. If it fails, loose parts may fall into the clutch pressure plate assembly, causing the clutch to disengage unexpectedly and increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the clutch free of charge. Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with any questions. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website, and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Western Star 4700 | 2021 |