Freightliner M2 Recall: Software Error Causes Unexpected Movement
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 electric vehicles because a software error may cause unexpected movement, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (unexpected vehicle movement increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles equipped with a specific PowerDrive EV electric drivetrain. The recall addresses a software error in the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) that may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow-moving or stop-and-go conditions. This malfunction can cause unexpected vehicle movement.
The unexpected movement associated with this defect can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on November 25, 2019. Owners are advised to contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-838.
To correct the issue, Cummins dealers will update the VCU software free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Affected units
- 5
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- BUSINESS CLASS M2
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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