CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The retaining clip that connects the transmission oil cooler line to the in-tank oil cooler may fail, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
- Risk
- If a rapid loss of transmission fluid occurs while driving, it could result in a road hazard for other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retaining clip with a collar and clamp connection, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-874.
- 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 retaining clip that connects the transmission oil cooler line to the in-tank oil cooler may fail, which can cause a transmission fluid leak. If a rapid loss of transmission fluid happens while driving, it could create a road hazard for other motorists and increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the retaining clip with a collar and clamp connection, free of charge. Owners will be notified by the manufacturer. You can also contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 201420152016201720182019 |
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