Vehicle recall 21V392000 · May 26, 2021

2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class

The stator assembly wires may have been insufficiently crimped, causing high resistance, overheating, and preventing the high voltage system from starting.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner eBusiness Class M2 vehicles equipped with 14Xe ePowertrains. The stator assembly wires may have been insufficiently crimped, causing high resistance, overheating, and preventing the high voltage system from starting.
Consequence: A loss of power to the system may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the motor stator, free of charge. All units were remedied by July 13, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-889.
Notes: 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 www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 21V392000
Reported to NHTSA: May 26, 2021
Filed by: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer campaign: FL-889
Owner notification: July 13, 2021
Vehicles potentially affected: 8
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system; Power train

Recall 21V392000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Freightliner M2 Business Class (2019): 2019

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