Recall 13V496000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Report Date
20131017
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
1 models

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 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.