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Freightliner recall — Software

NHTSA · December 11, 2024

Agency
NHTSA
Posted
Recalling firm
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Source ID
24V924000

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Defect

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

Consequence

An unexpected engine shutdown can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.

Corrective action

Cummins will update the electronic control module software and install a corrected data plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1012.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelYear
FreightlinerBusiness Class M22015
FreightlinerBusiness Class M22016
FreightlinerBusiness Class M22017
FreightlinerBusiness Class M22018
FreightlinerBusiness Class M22019
FreightlinerBusiness Class M22020

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