NHTSA Recall 13V496000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V496000; Date: Oct. 17, 2013
During certain emergency operations, engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Freightliner Business Class M2
Component: Electrical System: Software
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 20
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 2, 2013
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