Daimler Truck North America is recalling 810 Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2 trucks for a defect that could result in a loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The electric vehicle power distribution module (EVDM) may not be assembled properly, which can cause electrical circuits to disconnect and result in a loss of drive power.

The module’s connector plate assembly may pull away from and eventually separate from the housing, causing the pins to disconnect from one or more circuits. 

The effects of the EVDM connector plate separating from the housing depend on the circuit(s) that become disconnected. In the worst case, this may result in a loss of motive power to the vehicle without advanced warning, increasing the risk of a crash. 

Depending on the circumstances and the circuit(s) that become disconnected, in some instances the driver may notice several instrument cluster messages and telltale lamps before the vehicle loses power.

The affected models are:

• 2020-2025 eCascadia produced Aug. 11, 2020-Jan. 13, 2025

• 2022-2026 Freightliner EM2 produced April 12, 2021 – Jan. 16, 2025

The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 31, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1017.