Freightliner M2 Recall: Transmission Oil Cooler Line Clip May Fail
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2014-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles because a retaining clip may fail, causing a transmission fluid leak that increases 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 structural vehicle defect (transmission fluid leak) that increases the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the retaining clip that connects the transmission oil cooler line to the in-tank oil cooler. This clip may fail, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
If a rapid loss of transmission fluid occurs while driving, it could result in a road hazard for other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on April 9, 2021.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retaining clip with a collar and clamp connection, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-874. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 15,835
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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