Freightliner and Western Star Recall Covers 3,894 Model-Year 2027 Trucks

Daimler Truck North America is recalling 3,894 model-year 2027 Freightliner and Western Star trucks equipped with certain Cummins drivelines. Land Line Media reported the action November 11. NHTSA campaign 26V737 and manufacturer recall F1046 identify a potentially missing snap ring in the slip-yoke assembly, which could allow the driveline to separate from the vehicle.

A driveline separation can cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Detached components can also become hazards for surrounding traffic. Drivers may notice vibration or unusual driveline noise before a failure, but the absence of a warning does not confirm that a specific truck is unaffected. Recall coverage depends on the VIN, not only the model name or production year.

The listed models are the Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia and Cascadia Fifth Gen, plus the Western Star 47X and 49X. All are model-year 2027 vehicles. Recall documents estimate that about 1% of the recalled population contains the defect. At the time of the report, the manufacturer had not identified related warranty claims, injuries or deaths.

Cummins will inspect the affected trucks and replace the driveline as necessary without charge. Owner notification letters are expected January 5, 2027. Fleets should check each VIN through NHTSA or an authorized dealer instead of waiting for mail, then schedule the remedy under the manufacturer's instructions. Drivers who notice vibration or noise should report it immediately and follow fleet safety procedures. Maintenance teams should record the recall inspection and repair status so a truck is not returned to service based on an assumption that another unit's VIN was cleared.