Daimler Trucks North America – Driveshaft May Break

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Freightliner M2, FCCC MT 55G Walk in Van Chassis, FCCC S2C-106 Conventional Cab & Chassis, FCCC MC Chassis, and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 vehicles. The driveshafts can break under certain loading conditions.


Report Received Date 08/01/2023
NHTSA ID 23V537000
Consequence Summary A broken driveshaft can separate and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Dealers will replace the driveshafts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 30, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL980.
Recall Code FL980
Potentially Affected 1280
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V537000)