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12 Tech Updates Daimler Trucks North America, LLC, (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, and 114SD trucks. The affected trucks have been modifi ed 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. Unresponsive instrument clusters and/or turn signals can increase the risk of a crash. Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 ve- hicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fi re. Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Vans manufactured Sept. 9, 2016, to Sept. 28, 2016. The affected ve- hicles have a passenger air bag that may have been manufactured with an incorrect Tether Activation Unit (TAU). As a result, in the event of a crash neces- sitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the air bag may not vent properly. An improperly vented air bag may not protect the front passenger as expected, increasing the risk of injury. Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2012 Freightliner 2500 and 3500 Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz 2500 and 3500 Sprinter vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Is- lands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, DVUSA is recalling certain 2009 Dodge 2500 and 3500 Sprinter and Freightliner 2500 and 3500 Sprinter vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag infl ators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these infl ators may rupture due to propellant degradation occur- ring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An infl ator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle oc- cupants resulting in serious injury or death. Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 ve- hicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a protective plate on the front of the gas tank and a foam ring at the fi ller neck. As such, these vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." Without the protective plate and the foam ring installed, impacts may damage the tank resulting in a fuel leak that can increase the risk of a fi re. HME, Inc., is recalling certain model year 2015- 2016 Type-6 Wildland trucks manufactured Jan. 2, 2015, to Dec. 1, 2016. The Certifi cation label on the affected vehicles may incorrectly list the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as 15,876 kilograms instead of the correct GVWR of 8,845 kg. (The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 19,500 lbs. is listed correctly on the label.) As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the require- ments of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certifi cation." If there is an incorrect weight rating on the label, the operator may overload the vehicle, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increas- ing the risk of a crash. Navistar is recalling certain 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, 9900i, and TranStar trucks. The affected vehicles have a metallic battery cover latch that may unlatch and contact the battery jump start stud, causing an electrical short to ground if the jump start stud is not covered. An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fi re. Paccar is recalling certain 2015-2018 Kenworth K370, T680, T880 and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks. The plastic fuel tee fi ttings on these trucks may leak fuel in the engine compartment. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fi re. Walker Stainless Equipment Company is recalling certain 2014-2017 Food Grade Tank Trailers. The weld joints that attach the underride guard to the trailer frame may crack. If the welds crack, the underride guard may detach from the trailer frame, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. T R U C K P A R T S & S E R V I C E | M a r c h 2 0 1 7 sales@prestolite.com • www.idleproextreme.com • +1 (800) 354-0560 © 2017 Prestolite Electric Inc. Assembled In The innovative new IdlePro ™ and IdlePro Extreme ™ high-ef ciency/high- output alternators feature exclusive technologies that help extend battery life and increase vehicle uptime. • Superior amperage at low engine RPM • Engine-saving Isolated Ground Technology • Remote Sense capable Industry-Best Output at Low Engine Speeds Learn more @PrestoliteElectric SAFETY RECALLS The following are safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration: