Daimler Trucks North America – Engine Control Module Calibrated Incorrectly

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Custom Chass XBA Chassis equipped with Cummins B6.7N engines. The engine control module software may be calibrated incorrectly, causing the engine to not limit engine speed or torque as intended for certain safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, traction and stability control, speed control, or collision avoidance.


Report Received Date 02/25/2021
NHTSA ID 21V121000
Consequence Summary If safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, stability, speed, and collision avoidance do not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action DTNA will work with the engine manufacturer Cummins to notify owners, and Cummins dealers will recalibrate the engine control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA number for this recall is FL-879.
Recall Code FL-879
Potentially Affected 35
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V121000)