NHTSA recall 19V810000
Hybrid propulsion system
Freightliner Business Class M2
Reported Nov 13, 20195 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America LLCMaker’s number FL-838Built Aug 27, 2018 – Oct 30, 2018
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles equipped with a certain PowerDrive EV electric drivetrain. Due to a software error, the VCU may activate the anti-roll back feature during slow moving or stop and go conditions, which can cause unexpected vehicle movement.
The risk
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will update the VCU software, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-838.
Hybrid propulsion systemPower train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)