2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45 RECALL - #13V640000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45 |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America |
| Manufactured between |
9/24/2013 - 11/7/2013 |
| Recalled on |
12/26/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America |
| Owners Notified on |
2/18/2014 |
| # Affected |
62 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| See also |
2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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