Recall 20V642000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Defect in 2018-2019 WESTERN STAR 4900
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,329 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V642000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,329 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2018 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2018 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2018 WESTERN STAR 5700, 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700, 2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2018 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2018 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2018 FREIGHTLINER 122SD, 2019 WESTERN STAR 4700, 2019 WESTERN STAR 4900, 2019 WESTERN STAR 5700, 2019 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2019 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, 2019 FREIGHTLINER 122SD, 2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2019 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Related Recalls for WESTERN STAR
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V760000 | 2022 WESTERN STAR 48X | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 18,783 | |
| 25V601000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 | |
| 25V603000 | 2026 WESTERN STAR 49X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 343 | |
| 25V295000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 68 | |
| 25V326000 | 2023 WESTERN STAR 47X | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 22,271 | |
| 25V187000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1,968 | |
| 24V736000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 49X | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 620 | |
| 24V668000 | 2020 WESTERN STAR 49X | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 16,890 | |
| 24V571000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 3,799 | |
| 24V509000 | 2025 WESTERN STAR 47X | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 61 |