CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ENGINE
- Problem
- 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.
- 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
The engine wiring harness on these trucks may rub against the air compressor and frame rail. Over time, the chafing can damage the wires, which may short circuit and cause the engine to stall. A stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the harness for adequate clearance from the engine and for any damage. Trucks with a damaged harness will receive a new one. All repairs are free of charge. Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America, and you can also contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the inspection.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 20172018201920202021 |
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