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HighNHTSA·22V914000·Announced 2022-12-09

Daimler MT50E Electric Vans Recalled for Gear Shifter Indicator Defect

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2021-2022 MT50E electric vans because the gear shifter indicator may display inaccurately, increasing crash risk.

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 (vehicle) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 MT50E electric walk-in vans that were previously repaired under recall number 22V-340. The defect involves the transmission gear shifter indicator, which may not display accurately. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."

Driving a vehicle with an inaccurate transmission gear shifter indicator can result in an unintentional gear shift, which can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the gear shifter, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-961. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FCCC MT50E
Brand
FCCC
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electric Van
Hazard
Affected units
23

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)

  • MT50E

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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