Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V466000

Engine

Daimler Trucks North America LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-08-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V466000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
5,374
Reported to NHTSA
2020-08-07
Owners notified
2020-10-05

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks. The engine harness may contact and chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. If the wires are damaged, they may short circuit, possibly causing an engine stall.

Safety risk

A engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate clearance between harness and engine, and for any engine harness damage. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-858.

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

5 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Business Class M22021 2020 2019 2018 2017

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.