Recall 20V642000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 20V642000. Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 4,329 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
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.
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V079000 | Feb 11, 2026 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 26,959 |
| 26V066000 | Feb 4, 2026 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 280 |
| 25V760000 | Nov 4, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 18,783 |
| 25V601000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 |
| 25V603000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 343 |
| 25V504000 | Aug 6, 2025 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | STEERING | 176 |
| 25V440000 | Jun 27, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 |
| 25V326000 | Jun 23, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 22,271 |
| 25V295000 | May 7, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 68 |
| 25V187000 | Mar 25, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1,968 |
Related NHTSA Investigations
Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or makes (FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR) in the last 3 years
3 Investigations
| Investigation | Opened | Closed | Status | Vehicle | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA25006 | Oct 23, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2017 FREIGHTLINER 5700 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST | Automatic Emergency Braking Errors |
| PE24032 | Nov 5, 2024 | Jun 10, 2025 | CLOSED | 2020 FREIGHTLINER E-CASCADIA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EVDM connector plate separation |
| PE23010 | May 26, 2023 | Oct 23, 2025 | CLOSED | 2017 FREIGHTLINER 5700 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST | Automatic Emergency Braking Errors |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.