Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020 through 2022 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles because the brake drum may crack. This defect can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash. All affected vehicles have already been remedied, so no owner notification letters were sent. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79557-freightliner-m2-2020-2-brake-drum-crack-risk-recall.
“Freightliner Business Class M2 Brake Drum Recall (FL-920).” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79557-freightliner-m2-2020-2-brake-drum-crack-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #22V118000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V118000).
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks due to a cracked brake drum that can cause loss of brake function and increase crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Feb. 3, 2022. All vehicles have been remedied, so no owner notifications are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
How to tell if you have it
Freightliner Business Class M2, 2020-2022
What to do
All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-920.
The hazard
A cracked brake drum can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash, according to the NHTSA. The hazard arises because the brake drum may contact the hub assembly, causing it to crack.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has 273 other recalls on record since July 6, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include Freightliner FCCC XBS Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk (Oct. 7, 2026), 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: Headlight Issue (Oct. 1, 2026), and Freightliner Business Class M2 Recall: Fire Risk from Exhaust Contact (Oct. 1, 2026). NHTSA has received 8 owner complaints for the 2020 model year as of May 3, 2024, while manufacturers have sent 254 technical service bulletins covering that vehicle through May 15, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles manufactured between 2020 and 2022. You can verify if your vehicle is included by contacting DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
Brand
Freightliner
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to confirm if your vehicle has been remedied.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-920.
Take action
Contact Freightliner
We’ve drafted a message you can send Freightliner to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V118000 — Freightliner Business Class M2 Brake Drum Recall (FL-920)
Hello,
I own a Freightliner Business Class M2 Brake Drum Recall (FL-920) that is covered by recall 22V118000 from Freightliner.
The official recall notice states: All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-920.
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.
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.
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