NHTSA campaign 13V640000

Daimler Trucks North America recall 13V640000

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.

Reported 12/20/2013

What can happen

With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.

Repair

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.

Components

  • Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.