Recall 18V-903: 2018–2019 Freightliner 108SD, 2018–2019 Freightliner 114SD and 6 more

Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Dec 19, 2018, covering about 6,795 vehicles.

NHTSA number
18V-903
Report date
Dec 19, 2018
Vehicles affected
6,795
Owners notified
Jul 31, 2019

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

The risk

Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and repair any physical components, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on February 16, 2019. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-803.

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

ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North America LLC
ComponentPower Train › Clutch Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number18V903000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Freightliner 108SD2018, 2019All years
Freightliner 114SD2018, 2019All years
Freightliner 122SD2018, 2019All years
Freightliner Business Class M22018, 2019All years
Freightliner Cascadia2018, 2019All years
Western Star 47002018, 2019All years
Western Star 49002018, 2019All years
Western Star 57002018, 2019All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 18V-903?

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

How is recall 18V-903 fixed?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and repair any physical components, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on February 16, 2019. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-803.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.