NHTSA recall 13V496000
Electrical system › Software
Freightliner Business Class M2
Reported Oct 17, 201320 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North AmericaMaker’s number FL-648, 13R-1Built Jan 29, 2013 – Jul 12, 2013
The defect
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.
The risk
During certain emergency operations, engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.