NHTSA Recall 14V681000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V681000; Date: Oct. 29, 2014
If the parking brake applies without warning while driving and without activating the brake lights, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Freightliner M2; 2014 Freightliner M2; 2015 Freightliner M2
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:air
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 4,353
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain 2013-2015 freightliner m2 trucks manufactured December 10, 2012, to October 28, 2014, and equipped with the auto-apply brake feature. In the affected vehicles, the parking brake may apply unintentionally.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. Dtna issued an interim notification letter to owners on December 26, 2014. The recall began on February 18, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-672.
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: Feb 18, 2015
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