Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2017-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks with potential engine harness damage causing stalls and crash risk. Free repairs available.
A engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks. The engine harness may damage and cause short circuits, potentially leading to engine stalls that increase crash risk.
The engine harness can chafe against the air compressor and frame rail, causing wire damage. If wires short circuit, the engine may stall, increasing crash risk during operation.
Owners of 2017-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks are affected. Drivers using these trucks with damaged engine harnesses face higher crash risk.
Check if your Freightliner Business Class M2 truck was manufactured between 2017 and 2021. The recall covers vehicles with damaged engine harnesses that may cause short circuits.
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your truck is affected and schedule a free inspection.
Dealers will inspect for harness damage and clearance issues at no cost.
If damage is found, you will receive a new harness free of charge.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate clearance between harness and engine, and for any engine harness damage. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-858.
The engine harness may chafe against the air compressor and frame rail, causing wire damage that can lead to short circuits and engine stalls.
Your truck is affected if it was manufactured between 2017 and 2021. Contact DTNA customer service to confirm if your vehicle needs repair.
If your harness is damaged, dealers will replace it for free. Contact DTNA customer service to schedule the repair.
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 20V466000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 20V466000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate clearance between harness and engine, and for any engine harness damage. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-858. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
