Freightliner Business Class M2 (Freightliner) – Engine Control Module Issue (2024)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 vehicles due to engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software issues. An unexpected engine shutdown can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 emergency vehicles equipped with certain Cummins diesel engines. The engine protection and inducement software may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An unexpected engine shutdown can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Cummins will update the electronic control module software and install a corrected data plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1012.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026