Recall 13V640 affects 62 2014 Freightliner MT45, Mbc, and MT55 vehicles for incorrect speedometer calibration. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
Freightliner is recalling 62 2014 MT45, Mbc, and MT55 chassis because an incorrect speedometer calibration can show a speed lower than the vehicle is traveling. The wrong reading can lead a driver to exceed posted speed limits and raise crash risk, and the Freightliner dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The speedometer is part of the instrument cluster, the dashboard panel that shows the driver basic operating information. On 2014 Freightliner MT45, Mbc, and MT55 chassis in NHTSA campaign 13V640, the speedometer is supposed to translate vehicle speed data into the number shown on the gauge. The driver uses that reading to stay within traffic and speed limits.
On affected chassis, the calibration in that display is wrong. Calibration is the setting that tells the cluster how to convert the vehicle's speed signal into a dashboard reading. Because the setting is incorrect, the gauge can show a speed lower than the Freightliner chassis is actually traveling. That gives the driver bad information at the exact moment they are trying to judge road speed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is the displayed reading itself, so the driver does not get a separate light, sound, or message that confirms the speedometer is under-reporting speed.
Who's affected?
Covers the MT45, Mbc, and MT55 from the 2014 model year, all tied to the same instrument panel component.
| 2014 Freightliner MT45 | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2014 Fccc Mbc | instrument panel |
| 2014 Freightliner MT55 | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 62 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect instrument-cluster calibration can show the wrong speed information, so the driver can exceed the posted speed limit without realizing it. That raises crash risk. Watch your speed against posted limits and schedule the software update when the dealer can perform it. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Freightliner MT45, Mbc, or MT55 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer and ask whether the free instrument-cluster software calibration update is open for your VIN.
- Bring the owner notice if Freightliner sent one, or reference recall number 13V640 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the calibration update is complete because the speedometer can show a lower speed than the vehicle is traveling.
What happens at the repair
Freightliner has not listed the final remedy status here, but the repair path is clear. Once the dealer repair is open, a Freightliner technician updates the instrument cluster software to the correct calibration. That update is meant to make the speedometer display the vehicle's actual road speed instead of a lower reading. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. No reimbursement process is listed for this campaign, so ask the service desk whether any prior repair paperwork belongs in your service file.
Timeline
| December 20, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 18, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V640?
Recall 13V640 covers 62 2014 Freightliner MT45, Mbc, and MT55 chassis with an instrument cluster calibration error. The speedometer can show a lower speed than the vehicle is actually traveling, which can lead the driver to exceed the posted speed limit and raise crash risk. Freightliner dealers will update the software for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Freightliner MT45, Mbc, or MT55 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific chassis is included in recall 13V640. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule the instrument cluster software update. Reference recall number 13V640 or Freightliner recall FL-658 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. For recall 13V640, Freightliner dealers will update the instrument cluster software to the correct calibration free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintended speeding from an incorrect speedometer reading. If the display shows a lower speed than the chassis is actually traveling, the driver can unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing crash risk. The dealer software update fixes the calibration.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for a speedometer reading that appears lower than the vehicle's actual speed. This recall is about incorrect instrument cluster calibration, so the warning is tied to the speed display itself. Confirm the recall with your VIN and schedule the free software update if included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V640000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V640 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V640000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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