Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V617000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V617000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2015-2016 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd, and western star 4700 trucks manufactured january 4, 2015, to april 24, 2015, and equipped with eaton fuller fr 10-speed manual transmissions Includes 14 affected units, 10-Speed Manual Transmission may Remain in Reverse, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015-2016 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd, and western star 4700 trucks manufactured january 4, 2015, to april 24, 2015, and equipped with eaton fuller fr 10-speed manual transmissions

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd, and western star 4700 trucks manufactured january 4, 2015, to april 24, 2015, and equipped with eaton fuller fr 10-speed manual transmissions. in the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the affected transmissions if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 24, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-693.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V617000
Report Received Date: 2015-10-01T00:00:00
Subject: 10-speed manual transmission may remain in reverse
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 14

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-693
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd, and western star 4700 trucks manufactured january 4, 2015, to april 24, 2015, and equipped with eaton fuller fr 10-speed manual transmissions. in the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.
Consequence Summary: Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the affected transmissions if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on november 24, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-693.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 85.71

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NHTSA ID: 15V617000
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