Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V237000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-04-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V237000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
57,504
Reported to NHTSA
2023-04-04
Owners notified
2023-06-02

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL969.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

18 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
FCCC M22022 2021 2020
FCCC S2C2022 2021
FCCC S2G2022 2021 2020
FCCC S2RV2022 2021 2020
FREIGHTLINER 108SD2022 2021
FREIGHTLINER 114SD2022 2021
FREIGHTLINER M22022 2021 2020

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.