2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 RECALL - #13V634000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 model year Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45 and MT55 chassis manufactured August 27, 2008, through December 10, 2013 and equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America |
| Manufactured between |
8/27/2008 - 12/10/2013 |
| Recalled on |
12/24/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America |
| Owners Notified on |
2/5/2014 |
| # Affected |
255 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 model year Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45 and MT55 chassis manufactured August 27, 2008, through December 10, 2013 and equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input. |
| Consequences |
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will update the hybrid transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. DTNA's recall number is FL-657. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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