FCCC S2 2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V707000

Make Model Year
FCCC S2 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-30 2016-10-04 2016-10-04

Production Dates: 2015-11-25 - 2016-04-27

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-726

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis "FCCC" S2 bus chassis manufactured November 25, 2015, through April 27, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.

Consequence

This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-726.

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.