Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V074000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V074000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2012-2013 business class m2, 108sd, 114sd vehicle chassis, manufactured from december 3, 2011, through october 12, 2012 and equipped with a smartplex switch hub module Includes 161 affected units, Smartplex Switch Hub Module, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2012-2013 business class m2, 108sd, 114sd vehicle chassis, manufactured from december 3, 2011, through october 12, 2012 and equipped with a smartplex switch hub module

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 business class m2, 108sd, 114sd vehicle chassis, manufactured from december 3, 2011, through october 12, 2012 and equipped with a smartplex switch hub module. residue left over in the manufacturing process of the switch hub module may lead to intermittent shorts and energizing of certain switch hub module outputs.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected modules free of charge. the recall began on april 29, 2013. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V074000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2013-03-04T00:00:00

Subject: Smartplex switch hub module

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 161

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-639

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 business class m2, 108sd, 114sd vehicle chassis, manufactured from december 3, 2011, through october 12, 2012 and equipped with a smartplex switch hub module. residue left over in the manufacturing process of the switch hub module may lead to intermittent shorts and energizing of certain switch hub module outputs.

Consequence Summary: If the module is energized, the module may inadvertently activate body equipment or features, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle operator or increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected modules free of charge. the recall began on april 29, 2013. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 45.34

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