Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switchRecall 16V-707 · 2017 Fccc S2
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 16V-707 covers 11 2017 Fccc S2 for a automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch problem, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 9% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V707000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) S2 bus chassis manufactured November 25, 2015, through April 27, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.
The risk
This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-726.
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
9%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.