2012–2013 Freightliner 108SD, 2012–2013 Freightliner 114SD, 2012–2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 Recall: Residue left over in the manufacturing process of the switch hub module…
NHTSA campaign 13V074000 · Equipment · filed Mar 4, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The 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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 108SD | 2012, 2013 |
| Freightliner | 114SD | 2012, 2013 |
| Freightliner | Business Class M2 | 2012, 2013 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V074000 (manufacturer number FL-639). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.