2017-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks recalled for electrical harness defect
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks because the engine harness may contact and chafe, potentially short-circuiting and causing engine stall during operation.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is a confirmed structural defect in a safety-critical electrical system affecting vehicle engine operation. Although no injuries are reported in the source, the documented harness defect could cause engine stall and increase crash risk, meeting the NHTSA criterion of structural vehicle defect.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks. The engine harness may contact and chafe at various locations around the air compressor and frame rail.
If the harness wires become damaged from chafing, they may short circuit. A short circuit could cause the engine to stall, which may increase the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the engine harness for adequate clearance and damage. Vehicles with damaged harnesses will receive a replacement free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Category
- Vehicle
- Affected units
- 5,374
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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