The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V067000·Announced 2021-02-11

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

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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