Freightliner Business Class M2 (2017-2021): Engine
Recall 20V466000 · Aug 7, 2020 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
5,374
vehicles affected
5,374
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V466000
- Date
- Aug 7, 2020
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 5,374
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine; Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2017-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks. The engine harness may contact and chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. If the wires are damaged, they may short circuit, possibly causing an engine stall.
What can happen
A engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate clearance between harness and engine, and for any engine harness damage. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-858.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Business Class M2 | 2017-2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V466000?
1 model: Freightliner Business Class M2 (2017-2021), about 5,374 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V466000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate clearance between harness and engine, and for any engine harness damage. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service.
What can happen?
A engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.