Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks with brake modulator valves that may corrode, causing sudden vehicle pull during ACC braking. Free repairs to prevent crash risk.
Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks where front brake modulator valves could corrode. This may cause the vehicle to pull to one side during Adaptive Cruise Control braking, increasing crash risk. Owners should get free repairs to prevent sudden direction changes.
Corroded front brake modulator valves can cause the vehicle to pull to one side when using Adaptive Cruise Control braking. This sudden direction change could lead to a crash if the vehicle is not properly controlled.
Owners of 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks are affected. Drivers using Adaptive Cruise Control may be at higher risk during braking events.
Check if your truck was manufactured between 2020 and 2023. The recall covers Freightliner Business Class M2 models with specific years and configurations.
Dealers will inspect and replace front brake modulator valves if corroded to prevent sudden vehicle pull during ACC braking.
Some vehicles will receive a software update that alerts drivers when replacement is needed.
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 16, 2023. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-958. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 20V-390. All vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-390 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during Adaptive Cruise Control braking events.
This recall applies to 2020-2023 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks. Check your vehicle's year and model to confirm.
The recall does not specify a deadline for repairs; dealers will perform the fix free of charge when the vehicle is inspected.
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 22V817000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 22V817000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 16, 2023. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-958. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 20V-390. All vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-390 will need to have the new remedy performed. 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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