Vehicle recall 21V209000 · March 24, 2021
Western Star 4700 and Freightliner Cascadia
The clutch flange may break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V209000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 24, 2021
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-881
- Owner notification
- May 7, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Cascadia (2021): 2021
- Western Star 4700 (2021): 2021
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