Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015-2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108Sd, 114Sd, And Western Star 4700 Trucks Manufactured January 4, 2015, To April 24, 2015, And Equipped With Eaton Fuller Fr 10-Speed Manual Transmissions. In The Affected Vehicles, When The Transmission Shift Lever Is Moved From Reverse To Neutral, The Reverse Gear May Stay Engaged. When The Transmission Shift Lever Is Moved From Reverse To A Forward Gear Position, The Transmission May Mechanically Lock Because Both The Reverse Gear And Forward Gear Are Simultaneously Engaged.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
108SD
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
15V617000
Component Description
Power Train:Manual Transmission
Effect Of Defect
Even Though The Transmission Has Been Shifted Out Of Reverse Into Neutral, The Vehicle May Unexpectedly Move Backwards, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Repair The Affected Transmissions If Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 24, 2015. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-745-8000. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-693.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20150104
End Of Manufacture
20150424
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
14
Date Owners Notified
20151124
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20151001
Make Campaign Number
FL-693