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Freightliner Business Class M2 Recall 13V496: Electrical System:Software

NHTSA campaign 13V496, reported October 17, 2013, 20 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V496Daimler Trucks North America
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Problem
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.
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Business Class M22014