Recall
Freightliner M2 — 14V681000
NHTSA ID
14V681000
Make
Freightliner
Model
M2
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2014-10-29
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Units Affected
4,353
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-672
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.
Consequence
If the parking brake applies without warning while driving and without activating the brake lights, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.