2015–2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 Recall: Engine protection and inducement software may cause the engine to shut…
NHTSA campaign 24V924000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Dec 11, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
An unexpected engine shutdown can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Business Class M2 | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V924000 (manufacturer number F1012). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.