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Freightliner Business Class M2 Recall 20V527: Engine Harness Wires May Chafe and Cause Sudden Stalling

NHTSA campaign 20V527, reported September 1, 2020, 9,665 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Engine harness wires on certain Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, and Business Class M2 trucks may chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. Damaged wires may short out, causing the engine to stall without any warning.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the harness for adequate clearance and check that it has not been damaged. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness with severe duty wrapping and additional hardware. All repairs are free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-860. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V527Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 108SD, and Business Class M2 vehicles. The engine harness wires may chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. The damaged wires may short causing the engine to stall without any prior warning.
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate harness clearance and verify that the harness has not been damaged. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness that consists of a severe duty wrapping and additional hardware. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-860.
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.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner 108SD2018201920202021
Freightliner 114SD2018201920202021
Freightliner Business Class M22018201920202021