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Freightliner Business Class M2 Recall 14V659: Power Train:Clutch Assembly

NHTSA campaign 14V659, reported October 21, 2014, 391 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V659Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks manufactured May 27, 2014, to September 25, 2014, and equipped with certain models of Eaton Fuller 365mm clutches. Due to an incorrect clutch-release bearing component, the affected clutches may not disengage as needed.
Risk
The loss of clutch function could cause unintended motion or extend stopping distance, increasing the risk of vehicle crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the clutches, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-670.
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 M22015