NHTSA Campaign 21V067000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Feb 11, 2021 · 15,835 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The retaining clip that connects the transmission oil cooler line to the in-tank oil cooler may fail, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

Consequence

If a rapid loss of transmission fluid occurs while driving, it could result in a road hazard for other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retaining clip with a collar and clamp connection, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-874.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2014 15,835
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2015 15,835
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2016 15,835
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2017 15,835
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2018 15,835
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2019 15,835

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V067000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.