2023 Freightliner M2: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 23V537000 · 205 units potentially affected · filed Aug 1, 2023
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2 vehicles. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.
Why it matters
A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL980.
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
- 23V537000
- Manufacturer no.
- FL980
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Units affected
- 205
- Report received
- Aug 1, 2023
- Owner letters
- Nov 30, 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
- Freightliner M2 2023