Electrical system: softwareRecall 13V-496 · 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2
Daimler Trucks North America recall 13V-496 covers 20 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 60% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V496000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 emergency vehicles manufactured January 29, 2013, through July 12, 2013. The software that shuts down the engine in the event of a vehicle problem may not have been disabled on certain vehicles intended for emergency use.
The risk
During certain emergency operations, engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will update the engine software, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-648, 13R-1.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
60%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 29, 2013 to July 12, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.