2017-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 recall: engine
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on August 7, 2020. It covers about 5,374 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,374
- reported
- Aug 7, 2020
- owners notified
- Oct 5, 2020
Engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 20V466000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 20V466000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 engine?
Yes. Recall 20V466000, reported on August 7, 2020, covers about 5,374 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V466000?
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.
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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