The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V537000·Announced 2023-08-01

Freightliner M2 Recalled for Driveshaft Breakage Risk

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2023 Freightliner M2 vehicles because driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft) that can cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.

A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the driveshafts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER M2
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
205

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)

  • M2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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