Daimler Trucks North America – Emergency Vehicles may Shut Down

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.

Report Received Date 10/17/2013
NHTSA ID 13V496000
Consequence Summary During certain emergency operations, engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action DTNA will notify owners and dealers will update the engine software, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-5219. DTNA's recall number is FL-648, 13R-1.
Recall Code FL-648, 13R-1
Potentially Affected 20
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V496000)