Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

16V707000

ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North America LLCReported2016-10-04Affected11 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) S2 bus chassis manufactured November 25, 2015, through April 27, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.

Risk

This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-726.

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

Affected vehicles

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