UTILIMASTER MT55 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

Make : UTILIMASTER Model : MT55 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
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.
Consequence:
      With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.