2017–2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 Engine Recall 20V466000 (Freightliner FL-858)
NHTSA recall 20V466000 (Freightliner recall FL-858) covers about 5,374 2017–2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA Aug 7, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 20V466000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Engine
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks. The engine harness may contact and chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. If the wires are damaged, they may short circuit, possibly causing an engine stall.
The risk
A engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate clearance between harness and engine, and for any engine harness damage. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-858.
Status: NHTSA lists Oct 5, 2020 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
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.
Freightliner recall number FL-858
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 20V466000 as FL-858. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "FL-858 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2017–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Aug 7, 2020
- Owner notification
- Oct 5, 2020
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Check your VIN for 20V466000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 20V466000 is open, call any Freightliner dealer's service department and give them the recall number (20V466000 or FL-858). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V466000?
NHTSA recall 20V466000 (Freightliner recall FL-858) covers about 5,374 2017–2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA Aug 7, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 20V466000?
NHTSA's record for 20V466000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A engine stall may increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 20V466000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Freightliner dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 20V466000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate clearance between harness and engine, and for any engine harness damage." NHTSA lists Oct 5, 2020 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Freightliner recall number for 20V466000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as FL-858. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (FL-858) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 20V466000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 20V466000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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