Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V681000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V681000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2013-2015 freightliner m2 trucks manufactured december 10, 2012, to october 28, 2014, and equipped with the auto-apply brake feature Includes 4,353 affected units, Parking Brake may Apply Unintentionally, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2013-2015 freightliner m2 trucks manufactured december 10, 2012, to october 28, 2014, and equipped with the auto-apply brake feature

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V681000
Report Received Date: 2014-10-29T00:00:00
Subject: Parking brake may apply unintentionally
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 4,353

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-672
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: If the parking brake applies without warning while driving and without activating the brake lights, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 67.52

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