CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
- Risk
- Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL969.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The windshield wiper linkages on certain commercial trucks and chassis may break, causing the windshield wipers to stop working. Inoperative wipers can reduce the driver's visibility in some weather and driving conditions.
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. If your vehicle is affected, dealers will inspect the windshield wiper arm and linkage and replace them as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. You can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL969.
We recommend checking your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and scheduling the free repair at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc M2 | 202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Fccc S2C | 20212022 |
| Fccc S2G | 202020212022 |
| Fccc S2RV | 202020212022 |
| Freightliner 108SD | 20212022 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 20212022 |
| Freightliner M2 | 202020212022 |