Recall 20V466000: 2017–2021 Freightliner Business Class M2

Report received

Aug 7, 2020

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

5,374vehicles

Model years

2017–2021

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks. The engine harness may contact and chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. If the wires are damaged, they may short circuit, possibly causing an engine stall.

Possible consequence

A engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate clearance between harness and engine, and for any engine harness damage. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-858.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Freightliner Business Class M21 complaints
• 2018 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
• 2019 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
• 2020 Freightliner Business Class M28 complaints
• 2021 Freightliner Business Class M22 complaints