CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- 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.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A connector in the wire harness of certain electric drivetrains may become unplugged. This can cause a loss of communication between control modules, which may suddenly cut drive power and power steering.
A sudden loss of drive power and power steering increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to this hazard and check whether their vehicle is affected.
According to Cummins, all affected vehicles have already been remedied. If you have questions, contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467, referencing recall FL-850. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2019 |
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