FL983 – Rear Lifting Bracket on Engine May Detach – 2024 Freightliner M2 & 114SD

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-737 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Daimler Trucks North America, LLC Submission Date : NOV 02, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-737 Manufacturer Recall No. : FL983 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Daimler Trucks North America, LLC Address : 4747 N. Channel Avenue Portland OR 97217-3849 Company phone : 800-745-8000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 19 Estimated percentage with defect : 30 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Freightliner M2 Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : The population includes vehicles equipped with Cummins L9N engines with specific lifting bracket option numbers. The population was determined based on information provided by Cummins (supplier). Production Dates : OCT 02, 2023 – OCT 09, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2024-2024 Freightliner 114SD Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : The population includes vehicles equipped with Cummins L9N engines with specific lifting bracket option numbers. The population was determined based on information provided by Cummins (supplier). Production Dates : SEP 22, 2023 – OCT 10, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : According to the Cummins defect report, “The subject engines may have been built with incorrect length flanged stud(s) attaching the rear lifting bracket to the cylinder head”. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-737 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Safety Risk : Per the Cummins defect report “The rear lifting bracket may detach from the cylinder head while the engine is being lifted, possibly causing the engine to swing or fall, potentially resulting in personal injury.” Description of the Cause : According to Cummins “The flanged studs that attach the rear lifting bracket to the cylinder head may have been 30mm long instead of 25mm long as required on the component drawing. This could allow the stud(s) to bottom out in the threaded hole(s) in the cylinder head, resulting in a lack of clamp load on the lifting bracket.” Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : “None” per the Cummins notification Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Cummins L9N engines Component Description : Certain engines equipped with lifting bracket option numbers LA9241, LA9242, LA9353 and LA9805 Component Part Number : D883007BX03 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Cummins, Inc. Address : Box 3005 Columbus Indiana 47202-3005 Country : United States Chronology : 10.25.23 Cummins provided recall related information (OEM Notification letter, NHTSA 573 Equipment Report, and an engine serial number file) via to DTNA . On the same day, DTNA contacted the plant for engine & vehicle build and location status where it was found the affected engines progressed though the vehicle assembly process without issue.10.27.2023 DTNA decided to conduct a companion recall of the affected vehicles based on Cummins’ determination that the subject engines contain a safety-related defect. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-737 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Per Cummins, “The remedy is to inspect and replace, if required, the flanged stud in the rear lifting bracket arrangement with the correct length flanged stud.” Repairs will be performed free of charge by Daimler Truck North America authorized service facilities. Details of the reimbursement plan will be included in the owner’s notification letter. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Per Cummins, “The remedy components are shorter (by 5mm) that the incorrect flanged stud used on the rear lifting brackets.” Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : According to Cummins, “The recall condition was corrected in production on Sept 16, 2023 by using flanged studs with the correct length.” Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Customer notification will be made by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected . Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 01, 2024 – JAN 01, 2024 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 01, 2024 – JAN 01, 2024 * NR – Not Reported

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Date: 11/17/2023 Subject: Stop Delivery Order: Safety Recall FL983 SAFETY RECALL NOTICE On November 02, 2023, Daimler Truck North America (“DTNA”) filed a Defect Information Report (“DIR”) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) and/or a Defect Information Notice (“DIN”) with Transport Canada (“TC”) informing the agencies of our intent to conduct a voluntary safety recall. It is a violation of federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by this notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Some of the vehicles subject to this “Stop Delivery Order” may be in your new vehicle inventory. Until further instructions are available, new vehicles subject to this “Stop Delivery Order” must be held and not delivered to customers. DTNA strongly recommends that dealers and distributors remedy recalls before selling used vehicles. For any used vehicle with an open recall not remedied before sale, DTNA requires that the dealer or distributor notify prospective buyers of the open recall. Affected vehicles in FL983: Make Model Model Year: Start Model Year End Prod. Start Date Prod. End Date Freightliner M2 2024 2024 10/02/2023 10/09/2023 Freightliner 114SD 2024 2024 09/16/2023 10/10/2023 Problem: The subject engines may have been built with incorrect-length flanged stud(s) attaching the rear lifting bracket to the cylinder head. Solution: The remedy is to inspect and replace, if required, the flanged stud in the rear lifting bracket arrangement with the correct-length flanged stud. Owner Notification Mailing Schedule: Owner letters will be mailed by Cummins prior to the campaign’s activation; the current schedule for mailing is 12/15/2023.

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-737 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Daimler Trucks North America, LLC Submission Date : NOV 14, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-737 Manufacturer Recall No. : FL983 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Daimler Trucks North America, LLC Address : 4747 N. Channel Avenue Portland OR 97217-3849 Company phone : 800-745-8000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 19 Estimated percentage with defect : 30 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Freightliner M2 Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : The population includes vehicles equipped with Cummins L9N engines with specific lifting bracket option numbers. The population was determined based on information provided by Cummins (supplier). Production Dates : OCT 02, 2023 – OCT 09, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2024-2024 Freightliner 114SD Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : The population includes vehicles equipped with Cummins L9N engines with specific lifting bracket option numbers. The population was determined based on information provided by Cummins (supplier). Production Dates : SEP 22, 2023 – OCT 10, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : According to the Cummins defect report, “The subject engines may have been built with incorrect length flanged stud(s) attaching the rear lifting bracket to the cylinder head”. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-737 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Safety Risk : Per the Cummins defect report “The rear lifting bracket may detach from the cylinder head while the engine is being lifted, possibly causing the engine to swing or fall, potentially resulting in personal injury.” Description of the Cause : According to Cummins “The flanged studs that attach the rear lifting bracket to the cylinder head may have been 30mm long instead of 25mm long as required on the component drawing. This could allow the stud(s) to bottom out in the threaded hole(s) in the cylinder head, resulting in a lack of clamp load on the lifting bracket.” Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : “None” per the Cummins notification Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Cummins L9N engines Component Description : Certain engines equipped with lifting bracket option numbers LA9241, LA9242, LA9353 and LA9805 Component Part Number : D883007BX03 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Cummins, Inc. Address : Box 3005 Columbus Indiana 47202-3005 Country : United States Chronology : 10.25.23 Cummins provided recall related information (OEM Notification letter, NHTSA 573 Equipment Report, and an engine serial number file) via to DTNA . On the same day, DTNA contacted the plant for engine & vehicle build and location status where it was found the affected engines progressed though the vehicle assembly process without issue.10.27.2023 DTNA decided to conduct a companion recall of the affected vehicles based on Cummins’ determination that the subject engines contain a safety-related defect. On November 14, 2023 DTNA updated details of the recall schedule. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-737 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Per Cummins, “The remedy is to inspect and replace, if required, the flanged stud in the rear lifting bracket arrangement with the correct length flanged stud.” Repairs will be performed free of charge by Daimler Truck North America authorized service facilities. Details of the reimbursement plan will be included in the owner’s notification letter. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers.On November 14, 2023 DTNA is providing revised planned final owner and dealer notification dates. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Per Cummins, “The remedy components are shorter (by 5mm) that the incorrect flanged stud used on the rear lifting brackets.” Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : According to Cummins, “The recall condition was corrected in production on Sept 16, 2023 by using flanged studs with the correct length.” Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Cummins will be notifying affected customers based on registration information provided by DTNA no later than December 15, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 17, 2023 – NOV 17, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 15, 2023 – DEC 15, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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