CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner eBusiness Class M2 vehicles equipped with 14Xe ePowertrains. The stator assembly wires may have been insufficiently crimped, causing high resistance, overheating, and preventing the high voltage system from starting.
- Risk
- A loss of power to the system may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the motor stator, free of charge. All units were remedied by July 13, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-889.
- 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
Certain 2019 Freightliner eBusiness Class M2 trucks with 14Xe ePowertrains may have stator assembly wires that were not crimped tightly enough. This can create high electrical resistance and overheating, which can stop the high voltage system from starting.
A loss of power to the system can cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and take the recall seriously.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will replace the motor stator at no charge. According to the notice, all units were remedied by July 13, 2021. If you have questions, contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL-889, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner M2 Business Class | 2019 |
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