NHTSA Recall 20V251000: Power train
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V251000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-850 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Report received | May 5, 2020 |
| Owner notification | February 1, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A sudden loss of drive power and loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V251000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.