2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2016 Fccc S2 | 2017 Fccc S2 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Published September 14, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 14, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V666000, published September 14, 2016. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2016 Fccc S2 | 2017 Fccc S2 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) S2 chassis and Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks and non-school buses manufactured March 3, 2015, to September 8, 2016, equipped with ICU3s instrument clusters and hydraulic brakes. In the event of a brake malfunction, these clusters may illuminate the Brake System Malfunction telltale/indicator lamp with the word "PARK" instead of the word "BRAKE". As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays," and number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ICU3s instrument clusters with new clusters, free of charge. An interim notification letter was sent to owners on November 4, 2016. The remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on April 17, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-724.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2017 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2016 FCCC S2 | 2017 FCCC S2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2016 Fccc S2 | 2017 Fccc S2 — Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V666000 on September 14, 2016. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) S2 chassis and Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks and non-school buses manufactured March 3, 2015, to September 8, 2016, equipped with ICU3s instrument clusters and hydraulic brakes. In the event of a brake malfunction, these clusters may illuminate the Brake System Malfunction telltale/indicator lamp with the word "PARK" instead of the word "BRAKE". As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays," and number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ICU3s instrument clusters with new clusters, free of charge. An interim notification letter was sent to owners on November 4, 2016. The remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on April 17, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-724.
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.