2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V634000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-718
Manufactured Begin Date: March 15th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: July 29th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108 SD, 114 SD, Cascadia, Coronado, Western Star 4700, 4800, and 5700 XE trucks manufactured March 15, 2013, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with Conmet aluminum non-high capacity hubs. These vehicles specify a front axle weight limit that may be greater than that of the hub capacity. As a result, the hub may fail and the wheel may separate from the axle.

Consequence Summary:
If a wheel separates from the axle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle hubs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 27, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-718.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V206000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-705
Manufactured Begin Date: January 6th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: February 29th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: June 6th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.

Consequence Summary:
Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-705.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V616000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-692
Manufactured Begin Date: April 5th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: June 15th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: November 20th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Cascadia, Business Class M2, Coronado, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to June 15, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.

Consequence Summary:
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-692.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V586000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-688
Manufactured Begin Date: April 30th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: September 14th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: November 13th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, and 114SD trucks manufactured April 30, 2013, to September 14, 2015. Due to incorrect positioning, the rear disk brake calipers may contact the spring suspension reducing rear brake performance.

Consequence Summary:
A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-688.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V586000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-688
Manufactured Begin Date: April 30th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: September 14th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: November 13th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, and 114SD trucks manufactured April 30, 2013, to September 14, 2015. Due to incorrect positioning, the rear disk brake calipers may contact the spring suspension reducing rear brake performance.

Consequence Summary:
A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-688.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V634000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-657
Manufactured Begin Date: August 27th, 2008
Manufactured End Date: December 10th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: February 5th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 model year Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45 and MT55 chassis manufactured August 27, 2008, through December 10, 2013 and equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.

Consequence Summary:
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will update the hybrid transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. DTNA's recall number is FL-657.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V604000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-654
Manufactured Begin Date: August 5th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: November 15th, 2013

Defect Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Argosy, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, and Western Star 4700, 4900, and 6900 vehicles manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence Summary:
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Corrective Summary:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by January 26, 2014. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this campaign is FL-654.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V496000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-648, 13R-1
Manufactured Begin Date: January 29th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: July 12th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: December 2nd, 2013

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
During certain emergency operations, engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Summary:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.