Hybrid propulsion systemRecall 19V-810 · 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 19V-810 covers 5 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 for a hybrid propulsion system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V810000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles equipped with a certain PowerDrive EV electric drivetrain. Due to a software error, the VCU may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected vehicle movement.
The risk
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-838.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 27, 2018 to October 30, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.