Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Custom Chassis
— Recall Campaign #13V640000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 62 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V640000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
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| Recall date: | December 20, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V640000 |
| Units affected: | 62 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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.