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HighNHTSA·13V074000·Announced 2013-03-04

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2012-2013 Freightliner Chassis Due to Electrical Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2012-2013 Freightliner chassis because manufacturing residue in the switch hub module may cause intermittent shorts, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for vehicle defects with potential for crash or injury.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, and 114SD vehicle chassis. These vehicles were manufactured between December 3, 2011, and October 12, 2012, and are equipped with a SmartPlex switch hub module. The recall campaign number is FL-639.

The defect involves residue left over in the manufacturing process of the switch hub module. This residue may lead to intermittent shorts and the energizing of certain switch hub module outputs. If the module is energized, it may inadvertently activate body equipment or features, which increases the risk of injury to the vehicle operator or the risk of a crash.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected modules free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER 114SD, BUSINESS CLASS M2, 108SD
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
161

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • 114SD
  • BUSINESS CLASS M2
  • 108SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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