Recall 23V895000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 23V895000. Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL). 2,547 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
When shifted into PARK, the transmission will actually be in NEUTRAL, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and crash.
Defect Summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Freightliner M2 Business Class vehicles. The vehicle may be incorrectly equipped with a transmission gear shifter that includes a 'PARK' position despite the transmission not having a park pawl.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission gear shifter, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL991.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | M2 | 2024 | Check VINs |
Other DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V109000 | Feb 24, 2026 | ENGINE | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 70 |
| 26V086000 | Feb 13, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 2,843 |
| 26V087000 | Feb 13, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 52 |
| 26V079000 | Feb 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | WESTERN STAR | 26,959 |
| 25V850000 | Dec 9, 2025 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 2 |
| 25V849000 | Dec 9, 2025 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 600 |
| 25E072000 | Nov 5, 2025 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | TUFTRAC | 1 |
| 25V760000 | Nov 4, 2025 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR | 18,783 |
| 25V694000 | Oct 10, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 2 |
| 25V604000 | Sep 11, 2025 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | 99 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FREIGHTLINER from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V066000 | Feb 4, 2026 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 280 |
| 25V504000 | Aug 6, 2025 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | STEERING | 176 |
| 23V874000 | Dec 21, 2023 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 |
| 23V875000 | Dec 21, 2023 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 3,739 |
| 23V876000 | Dec 21, 2023 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 387 |
| 23V806000 | Dec 1, 2023 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | STRUCTURE:BODY | 131 |
| 23V444000 | Jun 26, 2023 | DAIMLER VANS USA, LLC | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 20,500 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.