NHTSA Recall 13V074000: Electrical (equipment) and electrical system
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 161 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Freightliner 108SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V074000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-639 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | March 4, 2013 |
| Owner notification | April 29, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
DTNA'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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V074000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2012, 2013 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2012, 2013 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2012, 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.