Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks
— Recall Campaign #20V251000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks equipped with Cummins PowerDrive EV drivetrains, part numbers 4000EV, 6000EV, and 7000EV. A connector within the wire harness may become unplugged and cause loss of communication between control modules, resulting in sudden loss of drive power and power steering.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
20V251000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 05, 2020 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 20V251000 |
| Units affected: | 5 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks equipped with Cummins PowerDrive EV drivetrains, part numbers 4000EV, 6000EV, and 7000EV. A connector within the wire harness may become unplugged and cause loss of communication between control modules, resulting in sudden loss of drive power and power steering.
- Consequeces:
- A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Per Cummins, all of the affected vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-850.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.