FREIGHTLINER MT55 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V640000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | MT55 | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-02-18 | 2013-12-20 | 2013-12-26 |
Production Dates: 2013-09-24 - 2013-11-07
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-658
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 62
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
