Recall
Freightliner Business Class M2 — 13V496000
NHTSA ID
13V496000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Business Class M2
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2013-10-17
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Units Affected
20
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-648, 13R-1
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.
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
Freightliner Business Class M2
Model Years: 2014