FREIGHTLINER MBC 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : MBC | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2013-09-24 - 2013-11-07 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V640000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-02-18 | Date Received by ODI: 2013-12-20 | Date Added to Database: 2013-12-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-658 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 62 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45, MT55 and MBC Chassis manufactured September 24, 2013, through November 7, 2013. In the affected vehicles, due to an incorrect calibration, the speedometer may display a speed lower than the vehicle is actually traveling. |
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Consequence:
With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software to the correct calibration, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-658. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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