Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelRecall 13V-640 · Fccc and Freightliner vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America recall 13V-640 covers 62 Fccc and Freightliner vehicles for a electrical system: instrument cluster/panel problem, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V640000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 24, 2013 to November 7, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.