Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

13V496000

ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North AmericaReported2013-10-17Affected20 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry
  • Freightliner

    • Business Class M22014