Freightliner recalls 2025–2027 Business Class M2 trucks over insulation that can touch hot exhaust parts
Insulation under the truck may touch hot exhaust parts, which raises the risk of a fire.
What to do
The fix is still being developed, and owner letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners can call DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and give recall number F1041.
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Recall details
- Product
- Freightliner Business Class M2 2025–2027
- Hazard
- Insulation that comes into contact with hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 24 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 1, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V635000
- Manufacturer campaign number: F1041
- Model years: 2025–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Defect
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles. The underbody insulation may contact hot exhaust components.
- Consequence
- Insulation that comes into contact with hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1041.
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