Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V496000

Electrical system: software

Daimler Trucks North America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-10-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V496000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
20
Reported to NHTSA
2013-10-17
Owners notified
2013-12-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

During certain emergency operations, engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Business Class M22014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.