Recall
Freightliner Mt45 — 13V640000
NHTSA ID
13V640000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Mt45
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2013-12-20
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Units Affected
62
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-658
Summary
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45, MT55 and MBC Chassis manufactured September 24, 2013, through November 7, 2013. In the affected vehicles, due to an incorrect calibration, the speedometer may display a speed lower than the vehicle is actually traveling.
Consequence
With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software to the correct calibration, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-658.