Power trainRecall 20V-251 · 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 20V-251 covers 5 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 for a power train problem, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V251000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.