NHTSA recall 13V640000
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Fccc Mbc and 2 more
Reported Dec 20, 201362 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North AmericaMaker’s number FL-658Built Sep 24, 2013 – Nov 7, 2013
The defect
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.
The risk
With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.