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2012-2013 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others recall: electrical

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on March 4, 2013. It covers about 161 vehicles.

vehicles affected
161
reported
Mar 4, 2013
owners notified
Apr 29, 2013

Equipment: electrical

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD vehicle chassis, manufactured from December 3, 2011, through October 12, 2012 and equipped with a SmartPlex switch hub module. Residue left over in the manufacturing process of the switch hub module may lead to intermittent shorts and energizing of certain switch hub module outputs.
Risk
If the module is energized, the module may inadvertently activate body equipment or features, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle operator or increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected modules free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 13V074000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V074000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others electrical?

Yes. Recall 13V074000, reported on March 4, 2013, covers about 161 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V074000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected modules free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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