NHTSA Recall 17V043000: Software (electrical system)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 769 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Freightliner 108SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V043000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL731 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | January 19, 2017 |
| Owner notification | May 8, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, and 114SD trucks. The affected trucks have been modified to be equipped with both left hand and right hand instrument clusters. Due to incompatibilities between the displays, the instrument clusters and/or turn signals may become unresponsive.
Safety risk
Unresponsive instrument clusters and/or turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left instrument cluster with a cluster compatible with the right display, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL731.
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 17V043000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2016, 2017 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2016, 2017 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2016, 2017 |
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.