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2016-2017 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others recall: software

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on January 19, 2017. It covers about 769 vehicles.

vehicles affected
769
reported
Jan 19, 2017
owners notified
May 8, 2017
related complaints
1

Electrical system: software

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, and 114SD trucks. The affected trucks have been modified to be equipped with both left hand and right hand instrument clusters. Due to incompatibilities between the displays, the instrument clusters and/or turn signals may become unresponsive.
Risk
Unresponsive instrument clusters and/or turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left instrument cluster with a cluster compatible with the right display, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL731.

Recall number 17V043000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.

2016 Freightliner 108SD2017 Freightliner 108SD2016 Freightliner 114SD2017 Freightliner 114SD2016 Freightliner Business Class M22017 Freightliner Business Class M2

Questions about recall 17V043000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others software?

Yes. Recall 17V043000, reported on January 19, 2017, covers about 769 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V043000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left instrument cluster with a cluster compatible with the right display, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL731.

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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