FREIGHTLINER 2020 FREIGHTLINER M2 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 FREIGHTLINER 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 M2 vehicles due to steering:linkages:drag:link:connection issues. Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.
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