2020–2022 Fccc & Freightliner (7 models) Visibility Recall 23V237000 (Fccc FL969)
NHTSA recall 23V237000 (Fccc recall FL969) covers about 57,504 2020–2022 Fccc & Freightliner (7 models) vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Apr 4, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V237000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, linkages)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The windshield wiper linkages may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
The risk
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL969.
Status: NHTSA lists Jun 2, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Fccc recall number FL969
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V237000 as FL969. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "FL969 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fccc M2 | 2020–2022 | — |
| Fccc S2C | 2021–2022 | — |
| Fccc S2G | 2020–2022 | — |
| Fccc S2RV | 2020–2022 | — |
| Freightliner 108SD | 2021–2022 | — |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2021–2022 | — |
| Freightliner M2 | 2020–2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Apr 4, 2023
- Owner notification
- Jun 2, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Check your VIN for 23V237000
- 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 23V237000 is open, call any Fccc dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V237000 or FL969). 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 23V237000?
NHTSA recall 23V237000 (Fccc recall FL969) covers about 57,504 2020–2022 Fccc & Freightliner (7 models) vehicles (visibility), filed with NHTSA Apr 4, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business-Class M2, FCCC Business-Class M2, FCCC S2G (FCCC Business-Class M2), FCCC S2RV, FCCC SC2 (FCCC Shuttle Chassis), 2021-2022 Freightliner 108SD, and Freightliner 114SD vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V237000?
NHTSA's record for 23V237000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing 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 23V237000?
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 Fccc dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V237000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper arm and linkage parts, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 2, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Fccc recall number for 23V237000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as FL969. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (FL969) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V237000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V237000, 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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