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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2020-2026 Freightliner eCascadia and eM2 Recalled for Loss of Drive Power

Agency Publication Date: March 12, 2025
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Summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling approximately 810 Freightliner eCascadia (2020-2025) and Freightliner eM2 (2022-2026) electric trucks. The electric vehicle power distribution module (EVDM) may not have been assembled properly, causing internal electrical circuits to disconnect while the vehicle is in use. Dealers will inspect the module and either repair or replace it at no cost to the owner.

Risk

If the electrical circuits disconnect, the vehicle may experience a sudden loss of drive power. Losing power while driving significantly increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves certain 2020-2025 Freightliner eCascadia and 2022-2026 Freightliner eM2 trucks equipped with an electric vehicle power distribution module (EVDM).
  2. Contact Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to confirm if your specific vehicle is included in this recall using recall number F1017.
  3. Schedule an appointment with an authorized dealer to have the electric vehicle power distribution module inspected and repaired or replaced as necessary, free of charge.
  4. Call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ”งOption 1: Free Repair

Inspection and repair of the power distribution module.

How to: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the EVDM as necessary, free of charge.
๐Ÿ”„Option 2: Free Replacement

Replacement of the EVDM if repair is not feasible.

How to: Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the EVDM as necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2020-2025 Freightliner eCascadia

Recall involves loss of drive power due to EVDM assembly issues.

Product: 2022-2026 Freightliner eM2

Recall involves loss of drive power due to EVDM assembly issues.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V046000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Sold By: Authorized Freightliner dealers
Units Affected: 810 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: May 20, 2025
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 nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: F1017
Agency Last Updated: August 29, 2025

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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