Recall 20V527000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Report Date
20200901
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Affected Vehicles
12 models

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 108SD, and Business Class M2 vehicles. The engine harness wires may chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. The damaged wires may short causing the engine to stall without any prior warning.

Safety Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate harness clearance and verify that the harness has not been damaged. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness that consists of a severe duty wrapping and additional hardware. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-860.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
2018 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
2018 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
2019 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
2019 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
2019 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
2020 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
2020 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
2020 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
2021 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
2021 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
2021 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.