2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 recall: hybrid propulsion system
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on November 13, 2019. It covers about 5 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5
- reported
- Nov 13, 2019
- owners notified
- Nov 25, 2019
Hybrid propulsion system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 19V810000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 19V810000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 hybrid propulsion system?
Yes. Recall 19V810000, reported on November 13, 2019, covers about 5 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V810000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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