2018–2021 Freightliner (3 models) Electrical System Recall 20V527000 (Freightliner FL-860)

NHTSA recall 20V527000 (Freightliner recall FL-860) covers about 9,665 2018–2021 Freightliner (3 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Sep 1, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 20V527000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

9,665
vehicles affected (potential)
2018–2021
model years
Sep 1, 2020
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (wiring)

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 108SD, and Business Class M2 vehicles. The engine harness wires may chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. The damaged wires may short causing the engine to stall without any prior warning.

The risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate harness clearance and verify that the harness has not been damaged. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness that consists of a severe duty wrapping and additional hardware. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-860.

Status: NHTSA lists Oct 28, 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-860

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 20V527000 as FL-860. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "FL-860 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.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Freightliner 108SD2018–2021—
Freightliner 114SD2018–2021—
Freightliner Business Class M22018–2021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Sep 1, 2020
Owner notification
Oct 28, 2020
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Check your VIN for 20V527000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. 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.
  3. If 20V527000 is open, call any Freightliner dealer's service department and give them the recall number (20V527000 or FL-860). 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 20V527000?

NHTSA recall 20V527000 (Freightliner recall FL-860) covers about 9,665 2018–2021 Freightliner (3 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Sep 1, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2021 Freightliner 114SD, 108SD, and Business Class M2 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 20V527000?

NHTSA's record for 20V527000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An engine stall can 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 20V527000?

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 20V527000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate harness clearance and verify that the harness has not been damaged." NHTSA lists Oct 28, 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 20V527000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as FL-860. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (FL-860) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 20V527000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 20V527000, 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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