Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V496000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America


SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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 is expected to begin December 3, 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.