Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V810000

Hybrid propulsion system

Daimler Trucks North America LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-11-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V810000

Hybrid propulsion system

Component
Hybrid propulsion system
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
5
Reported to NHTSA
2019-11-13
Owners notified
2019-11-25

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles equipped with a certain PowerDrive EV electric drivetrain. Due to a software error, the VCU may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected vehicle movement.

Safety risk

Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-838.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Business Class M22019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.