Freightliner Business Class M2 2013

Model Business Class M2 made in 2013 by Freightliner got 2 investigations there are 7 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, service brakes, air. The car had some investigations: electrical system, equipment. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting.

Model 2013

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13V074000Daimler Trucks North Americafrom 12/03/2011 to 10/12/2012V (Vehicle)161ODIDaimler Trucks North America03/04/201303/07/2013
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 business class m2, 108sd, 114sd vehicle chassis, manufactured from december 3, 2011, through october 12, 2012 and equipped with a smartplex switch hub module. residue left over in the manufacturing process of the switch hub module may lead to intermittent shorts and energizing of certain switch hub module outputs.
Consequence SummaryIf the module is energized, the module may inadvertently activate body equipment or features, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle operator or increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected modules free of charge. the recall will begin on april 29, 2013. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is fl-639.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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
12V074000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)10343704/27/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA02/28/201202/28/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Consequence SummaryA fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 27, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is 12c-2.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
12V207000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 02/06/2012 to 03/14/2012V (Vehicle)1248MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/10/201205/11/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013 freightliner business class m2 vehicles manufactured from february 6, 2012, through march 14, 2012 because the low beam headlights turn off in high beam mode.
Consequence SummaryIf this occurs, the driver may have reduced foreground lighting while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the vehicle software will be updated by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin before june 9, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is fl-626.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE
12V178000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 02/03/2012 to 03/02/2012V (Vehicle)311606/27/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA04/24/201204/24/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 freightliner 108sd, business class m2, cascadia, coronado vehicles, equipped with a haldex quick release valve, and manufactured from february 3, 2012, through march 2, 2012. the quick release valve cover may not be correctly manufactured, allowing the cover to become separated from the valve body. if the cover separates from the valve body, the front brakes may not function.
Consequence SummaryIf this condition occurs, increased vehicle stopping distance may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the quick release valve will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin before june 15, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is fl-625.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
STEERING - COLUMN
12V137000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/20/2012 to 02/17/2012V (Vehicle)104605/21/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA04/02/201204/02/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks (dtna) is recalling one 2012 cascadia and certain model year 2012 and 2013 freightliner business class m2 vehicles, and model year 2013 108sd and 114sd vehicles manufactured from january 20, 2012, through february 17, 2012. certain property class 04 (pc04) steering wheel nuts with incompletely formed threads were supplied to dtna in lieu of the specified property class 05 nuts. the steering wheel nuts supplied may not provide the clamp load required to fully seat the steering wheel on the steering shaft when tightened to the specified torque.
Consequence SummaryA steering wheel that is not fully seated on the steering shaft may wobble and make it difficult to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and affected vehicles will have a new steering wheel nut installed by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on may 21, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is fl-623.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
12V266000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/18/2012 to 05/11/2012V (Vehicle)21708/10/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/12/201206/12/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013 freightliner, western star, freightliner custom chassis trucks, and thomas built buses manufactured from april 18, 2012, through may 11, 2012, and equipped with detroit axle-brand front axle knuckles. the front knuckles on these vehicles may have a machining error in the wheel bearing area which may lead to premature spindle failure.
Consequence SummaryIf the spindle fails, the wheel may separate from the knuckle, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected components, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 10, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks north america toll free at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-629.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
WHEELS
12V514000Daimler Trucks North Americafrom 03/16/2012 to 04/30/2012V (Vehicle)279MFRDaimler Trucks North America12/11/201210/23/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013 freightliner brand; business class m2, cascadia, coronado, 108sd, 114sd, and certain model year 2013 western star 4700 and 4900 trucks, equipped with model number 90262 and 90541 hayes lemmerz steel wheels. due to an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim, the rim may partially separate from the disk and may affect vehicle handling. or the rim may become fully separated from the disc.
Consequence SummarySeparation of the rim and tire from the vehicle can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels on affected vehicles, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on, or before, february 7, 2013. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 for more information.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is fl-632.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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
FSB-49-3305/01/201210044351Freightliner: excessive white crystal or powder around def fitting, caused by evaporation of def when exposed to air and/or dampness, indicates a leak in diesel exhaust fluid or improper installation or damaged connectors would have leaks06/13/2012
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM
FSB-42-6705/01/201210044781Freightliner: on some trucks, whenever brakes are applied, the truck would experience severe shimmy or shaking. models fld conventional, century class conventional, argosy coe, columbia, coronado, business class m2, cascadia, 108sd/114s07/27/2012

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PE13001Daimler Trucks North America01/15/2013SmartPlex Multiplexer Module Failure
 The office of defects investigation (odi) has received early warning reporting (ewr) data from the manufacturer that indicates some number of subject vehicles may allegedly experience an electronic multiplexing switch hub module failure.this failure may result in inadvertent activation of accessory equipment such as external lighting, outriggers, crane, or power takeoff.the subject vehicles are equipped with a smartplex
EQUIPMENT
PE13001Daimler Trucks North America01/15/2013SmartPlex Multiplexer Module Failure
 The office of defects investigation (odi) has received early warning reporting (ewr) data from the manufacturer that indicates some number of subject vehicles may allegedly experience an electronic multiplexing switch hub module failure.this failure may result in inadvertent activation of accessory equipment such as external lighting, outriggers, crane, or power takeoff.the subject vehicles are equipped with a smartplex