NHTSA Campaign 13V496000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America · Reported Oct 17, 2013 · 20 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2014 20

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V496000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.