Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V640000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V640000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2014 freightliner custom chassis mt45, mt55 and mbc chassis manufactured september 24, 2013, through november 7, 2013 Includes 62 affected units, Speedometer may Read Lower than Actual Speed, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 freightliner custom chassis mt45, mt55 and mbc chassis manufactured september 24, 2013, through november 7, 2013

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V640000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2013-12-20T00:00:00
Subject: Speedometer may read lower than actual speed
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 62

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-658
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 62.9

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NHTSA ID: 13V640000
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Created At: 1742808662
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