The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V496000·Announced 2013-10-17

Freightliner M2 Emergency Vehicle Recall for Engine Shutdown Software Issue

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 emergency vehicles because engine shutdown software may not be disabled, potentially hampering rescue operations.

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, as the engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and increase injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 emergency vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between January 29, 2013, and July 12, 2013. The recall involves a software defect where the system designed to shut down the engine during a vehicle problem may not have been disabled on units intended for emergency use.

The defect poses a safety risk because an unexpected engine shutdown during emergency operations could hamper rescue efforts, thereby increasing the risk of injury to responders or the public. DTNA has not reported any accidents or injuries associated with this defect.

Owners should contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219 for more information. Dealers will update the engine software free of charge to correct the issue. The recall began on December 2, 2013. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
20

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 (1)

  • BUSINESS CLASS M2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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