FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V496000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-12-02 | 2013-10-17 | 2013-10-31 |
Production Dates: 2013-01-29 - 2013-07-12
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-648, 13R-1
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 emergency vehicles manufactured January 29, 2013, through July 12, 2013. The software that shuts down the engine in the event of a vehicle problem may not have been disabled on certain vehicles intended for emergency use.
During certain emergency operations, engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations, increasing the risk of injury.
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will update the engine software, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-648, 13R-1.
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.
