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Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime

Freightliner · United States · Mod

Freightliner Business Class M2: Engine and engine cooling — diesel

Affects Freightliner Business Class M2 · 2011–2012 — about 66 vehicles.

The hazard

IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR RECEIVES AND IGNORES MULTIPLE WARNINGS INDICATING THE NEED FOR OPERATOR INTERVENTION, THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.

What to do

DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational