Defect Description For Recall
Daimler 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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
108SD
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
13V074000
Component Description
Equipment:Electrical
Effect Of Defect
If 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.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace Any Of The Affected Modules Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 29, 2013. Owners May Contact Dtna At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20111203
End Of Manufacture
20121012
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
161
Date Owners Notified
20130429
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20130304
Make Campaign Number
FL-639