What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2020408
- Recall date
- 1 September 2020
- Make
- Freightliner
- Models
- Business Class M2, 114sd, 108sd
- Model years
- 2018 to 2021
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Engine
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 979
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain trucks, the engine wire harness could be damaged by contact with various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it.rnNote: This recall only affects trucks built with a Detroit DD8 engine. rn rnSafety Risk: rnA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnDaimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect the clearance between the wire harness and engine, and to check for any damage to the wiring. If the wire harness is damaged, it will be replaced with a new harness that has a severe duty wrap and additional hardware for routing.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2020408.