Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V067000

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-02-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V067000

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
15,835
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-11
Owners notified
2021-04-09

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The retaining clip that connects the transmission oil cooler line to the in-tank oil cooler may fail, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

Safety risk

If a rapid loss of transmission fluid occurs while driving, it could result in a road hazard for other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retaining clip with a collar and clamp connection, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-874.

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

6 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Business Class M22019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

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.