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Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: 2023 Freightliner M2 Recalled Due to Potential Driveshaft Breakage

Agency Publication Date: August 1, 2023
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Summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 205 of its 2023 Freightliner M2 vehicles because the driveshafts may break under specific loading conditions. If the driveshaft breaks, it can separate from the vehicle and cause a sudden loss of drive power. Dealers will replace the affected driveshafts with new ones free of charge.

Risk

A broken and separated driveshaft can cause the vehicle to lose the ability to move under its own power, which significantly increases the risk of a crash on the road.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking if it is a 2023 Freightliner M2 model.
  2. Contact Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to confirm if your specific vehicle is included in recall FL980.
  3. Schedule a free appointment with an authorized dealer to have the driveshaft replaced at no cost to you.
  4. If you have additional questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Free driveshaft replacement

How to: Contact DTNA customer service or an authorized dealer to have the driveshaft replaced free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Freightliner M2

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V537000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 205 vehicles(3% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: November 30, 2023
Notes: 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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: FL980
Agency Last Updated: December 5, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response