NHTSA Recall 15V617000: Manual transmission (power train)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Freightliner 108SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V617000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-693 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | October 1, 2015 |
| Owner notification | November 24, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 trucks manufactured January 4, 2015, to April 24, 2015, and equipped with Eaton Fuller FR 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.
Safety risk
Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the affected transmissions if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-693.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V617000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2015, 2016 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2015, 2016 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2015, 2016 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2015, 2016 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2015, 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.