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Recall 21V209000 scope

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

Recall 21V209000

BMW AG MOTORCYCLES • POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY • reported Mar 24, 2021 • • 2 units affected

Remedy pending

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

Campaign
21V209000
Manufacturer
BMW AG MOTORCYCLES
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Makes
FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR
Model Years
2021
Affected Units
2
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 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 4700 vehicles. 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. DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch on the affected vehicles, free of charge.

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 0% in scale
2 vehicles — among 29 recalls covering 2021 FREIGHTLINER/WESTERN STAR 4700/CASCADIA.
Component Frequency
Power Train cited in 4.9% of recent recalls
148 of 3,011 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Power Train-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)

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.

Defect Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 4700 vehicles. The clutch flange may break.

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.

Key Dates

Report Date
Mar 24, 2021
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

2 vehicles under this recall

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2021
WESTERN STAR 4700 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, WESTERN STAR from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V079000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26,960
26V066000 STEERING 280
25V760000 SUSPENSION 18,783
25V601000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 402
25V603000 STEERING 343
25V504000 STEERING 176
25V440000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 4
25V326000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22,271
25V295000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 68
25V187000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1,968

Related NHTSA Investigations

Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or makes (FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR) 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 19 related complaints, the most reported components are Tires (5), Service Brakes (2), Steering (2).

Complaint Component
1984834 SERVICE BRAKES
1952510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1952509 STEERING
1952511 SERVICE BRAKES
1841993 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1841994 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1841992 SUSPENSION
1831447 TIRES
1829095 TIRES
1829103 TIRES
1829126 TIRES
1829079 TIRES
1820683 VISIBILITY
1820682 STRUCTURE:BODY
1820684 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
1898554 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1822469 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1822061 SUSPENSION
1822062 STEERING

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 21V209000. 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 21V209000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner? ▾
Recall 21V209000 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 4700 2021? ▾
Browse all FREIGHTLINER recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

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