The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V895000·Announced 2023-12-22

Freightliner M2 Recall: Incorrect Gear Shifter May Cause Rollaway

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2,547 2024 Freightliner M2 vehicles because an incorrect gear shifter may allow the vehicle to roll away when in Park.

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: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission gear shifter) that creates a risk of vehicle rollaway and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class vehicles. The recall involves 2,547 units that may be incorrectly equipped with a transmission gear shifter that includes a 'PARK' position, even though the transmission does not have a park pawl.

When the driver shifts into PARK, the transmission is actually in NEUTRAL. This condition increases the risk of a vehicle rollaway and crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission gear shifter, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2024. 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
2,547

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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