2027 Freightliner 108SD, 2027 Freightliner 114SD, 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 4 more models recall: Driveline May Separate
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 6, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 11, 2026.
- What's recalled
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Western Star 49X, Western Star 47X, Freightliner Cascadia Fifth Gen, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner Business Class M2, and Freightliner 108SD vehicles equipped with certain Cummins drivelines. The driveline may be missing a snap ring in the slip yoke assembly, possibly causing the driveline to separate from the vehicle.
- The risk
Driveline separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Detached components can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
3,894 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2027 Freightliner 108SD, 2027 Freightliner 114SD, 2027 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2027 Freightliner Cascadia, 2027 Freightliner Cascadia Fifth GEN, 2027 Western Star 47X and 1 more model.
- Compared with
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has 22 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 15 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
125 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Nov. 6, 2026 2024 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020 Western Star 4900, 2027 Western Star 49X recall: Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/Part 567
- Oct. 7, 2026 2022-2027 Fccc XCM, 2022-2027 Fccc XCR, 2024-2027 Fccc XBS and 3 more models recall: Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
- Oct. 1, 2026 2025-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 recall: Insulation May Catch Fire
- Sept. 9, 2026 2020-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2022 Western Star 49X recall: Modulator Valve Corrosion May Cause Brake Pull
- July 22, 2026 2026-2027 Fccc S2C, 2026-2027 Fccc S2RV, 2026-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 1 more model recall: Insufficient Illumination from Low Beam Headlights
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Cummins will inspect and replace the driveline as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 5, 2027. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is F1046.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Freightliner 108SD 2027
- Freightliner 114SD 2027
- Freightliner Business Class M2 2027
- Freightliner Cascadia 2027
- Freightliner Cascadia Fifth GEN 2027
- Western Star 47X 2027
- Western Star 49X 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V737000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 6, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 3,894 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | F1046 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record