WESTERN STAR 4700 2021: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V209000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 4700 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-05-07 2021-03-24 2021-03-25

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-881

Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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

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.

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.