2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Electrical system: software
Published October 31, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 17, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V496000, published October 31, 2013 and initiated October 17, 2013. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V496000 on October 31, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: BUSINESS CLASS M2.