FREIGHTLINER 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45, MT55 and MBC Chassis manufactured September 24, 2013, through November 7…

Recall #: 13V640000

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Freightliner recalled Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Cus….

FREIGHTLINER 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL was recalled by Freightliner in December 20, 2013. Reason: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45, MT…. Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software to the c…. Verify recall #13V640000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Freightliner issued this NHTSA recall-Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45, MT….

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agency class: December 20, 2013
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #13V640000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45, MT55 and MBC Chassis manufactured September 24, 2013, through November 7, 2013. In the affected vehicles, due to an incorrect calibration, the speedometer may display a speed lower than the vehicle is actually traveling.

Reason for recall

Hazard

With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy, what to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software to the correct calibration, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-658.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13V640000
Date reported	December 20, 2013
Date initiated	December 20, 2013
Recalling firm	Freightliner
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software to the correct calibration, free of charge. Own…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on December 20, 2013. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13V640000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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