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NHTSA Recall 13V640000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 62 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the FCCC Mbc.

62
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2014
owners notified (February 18)
NHTSA campaign13V640000
Manufacturer campaignFL-658
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Report receivedDecember 20, 2013
Owner notificationFebruary 18, 2014
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45, MT55 and MBC Chassis manufactured September 24, 2013, through November 7, 2013. In the affected vehicles, due to an incorrect calibration, the speedometer may display a speed lower than the vehicle is actually traveling.

Safety risk

With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software to the correct calibration, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-658.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 13V640000

Make and modelModel years
FCCC Mbc2014
Freightliner MT452014
Freightliner MT552014

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.