2020–2022 FCCC M2, FCCC S2C, FCCC S2G +more: Visibility recall
NHTSA campaign 23V237000 · 58K units potentially affected · filed Apr 4, 2023
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Why it matters
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL969.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V237000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL969
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
- Units affected
- 57,504
- Report received
- Apr 4, 2023
- Owner letters
- Jun 2, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- FCCC M2 2020, 2021, 2022
- FCCC S2C 2021, 2022
- FCCC S2G 2020, 2021, 2022
- FCCC S2RV 2020, 2021, 2022
- Freightliner 108SD 2021, 2022
- Freightliner 114SD 2021, 2022
- Freightliner M2 2020, 2021, 2022