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Recall 21V073000 scope

Affected units
7
Vehicles identified
2
Makes involved
1
Model years
2

Recall 21V073000

BMW AG MOTORCYCLES • ENGINE • reported Feb 12, 2021 • • 7 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign
21V073000
Manufacturer
BMW AG MOTORCYCLES
Component
ENGINE
Make
FREIGHTLINER
Model Years
2021–2022
Affected Units
7
Country
US
Data As Of
Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DTNA will work with the engine manufacturer Cummins Inc.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Affected Scale
Bottom 7% in scale
7 vehicles — among 30 recalls covering 2021–2022 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA.
Component Frequency
Engine cited in 0.7% of recent recalls
20 of 3,012 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Engine-class component.
Manufacturer Density
No other recent recalls
BMW AG MOTORCYCLES has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

Defect Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.

Remedy

DTNA will work with the engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. to notify owners, and Cummins dealers will properly torque the capscrews and inspect for possible damage and, if necessary, repair any damage found, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-875.

Key Dates

Report Date
Feb 12, 2021
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

2 vehicles under this recall

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2022
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2021

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

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Other BMW AG MOTORCYCLES Recalls

Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
24V335000 PARKING BRAKE 220
24V336000 PARKING BRAKE 398
24V093000 STEERING 11
24V084000 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET 49
24V058000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 7
24V013000 PARKING BRAKE 149
23V895000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 2,547
23V879000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER 26
23V846000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER 701
23V843000 STRUCTURE:BODY 321

Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching FREIGHTLINER from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V066000 STEERING 280
25V760000 SUSPENSION 18,783
25V603000 STEERING 343
25V601000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 402
25V504000 STEERING 176
25V440000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 4
25V295000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 68
25V187000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1,968
25V046000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 810
24V924000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 139

Related NHTSA Investigations

Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or make (FREIGHTLINER) in the last 3 years

Investigation Component
EA25006 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST
PE24032 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Related NHTSA Complaints

Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date

Of 29 related complaints, the most reported components are Tires (5), Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (4), Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (3).

Complaint Component
1886928 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1886929 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1952511 SERVICE BRAKES
1952510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1952509 STEERING
1841992 SUSPENSION
1841993 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1841994 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1831447 TIRES
1829103 TIRES
1829095 TIRES
1829126 TIRES
1829079 TIRES
1820684 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
1820682 STRUCTURE:BODY
1820683 VISIBILITY
1898554 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1794246 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1794245 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1794247 LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
1785805 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1785804 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1785806 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1935887 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1935888 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 21V073000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
  4. Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 21V073000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner? ▾
Recall 21V073000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.
Is this recall under remedy yet? ▾
Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.
How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected? ▾
Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.
Who pays for the recall remedy? ▾
The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue? ▾
Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.
How do I check the recall status by VIN? ▾
Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.
What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle? ▾
You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.
Where can I see all recalls for FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2021? ▾
Browse all FREIGHTLINER recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

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Data sources & freshness

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NHTSA

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EIA

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