The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V924000·Announced 2024-12-11

Freightliner M2 Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Engine Shutdown Risk

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2015-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 emergency vehicles because software may cause unexpected engine shutdowns, delaying responders.

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 (engine shutdown) in emergency vehicles that increases the risk of injury by delaying responders, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 emergency vehicles equipped with specific Cummins diesel engines. The recall addresses a defect in the engine protection and inducement software, which may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly.

An unexpected engine shutdown can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury. The affected vehicles are primarily used for emergency services, making the reliability of the engine critical for safety.

Cummins will update the electronic control module software and install a corrected data plate free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 5, 2025. 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 BUSINESS CLASS M2
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
139

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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