FREIGHTLINER M2 2023: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V537000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER M2 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-11-30 2023-08-01 2023-08-02

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL980

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 205

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2 vehicles. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.

Consequence

A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL980.

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.