2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 recall: software
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on October 17, 2013. It covers about 20 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 20
- reported
- Oct 17, 2013
- owners notified
- Dec 2, 2013
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- During certain emergency operations, engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 13V496000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 13V496000
Is there a recall on the 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 software?
Yes. Recall 13V496000, reported on October 17, 2013, covers about 20 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V496000?
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.
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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