Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2014-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles with a risk of transmission fluid leaks causing road hazards. Owners must contact DTNA for free replacement of the retaining clip.
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.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2014-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks due to a potential transmission fluid leak from a failing retaining clip. This leak could create a road hazard for other drivers, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225938-freightliner-business-class-m2-2017-power-train-recall-transmission-fluid.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225938-freightliner-business-class-m2-2017-power-train-recall-transmission-fluid · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V067000
“Freightliner Business Class M2 (2017) Power Train Recall: Transmission Fluid Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225938-freightliner-business-class-m2-2017-power-train-recall-transmission-fluid. Based on NHTSA recall 21V067000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V067000).
The retaining clip that connects the transmission oil cooler line to the in-tank oil cooler may fail, causing transmission fluid to leak. This leak could create a road hazard for other motorists, potentially increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2014-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk of creating a road hazard if transmission fluid leaks.
Check if your Freightliner Business Class M2 truck was manufactured between 2014 and 2019. The recall applies to all vehicles in this model range.
Call 1-800-547-0712 to get the free replacement of the retaining clip.
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.
The retaining clip that connects the transmission oil cooler line to the in-tank oil cooler may fail, causing transmission fluid leaks that could create road hazards.
Your Freightliner Business Class M2 truck was manufactured between 2014 and 2019.
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to get a free replacement of the retaining clip.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V067000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 21V067000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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