FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2019: POWER TRAIN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V251000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-02-01 2020-05-05 2020-05-06

Production Dates: 2017-12-01 - 2018-08-03

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-850

Component: POWER TRAIN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks equipped with Cummins PowerDrive EV drivetrains, part numbers 4000EV, 6000EV, and 7000EV. A connector within the wire harness may become unplugged and cause loss of communication between control modules, resulting in sudden loss of drive power and power steering.

Consequence

A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Per Cummins, all of the affected vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-850.

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.