Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 model year Freightliner
— Recall Campaign #13V634000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 255 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V634000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
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| Recall date: | December 16, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V634000 |
| Units affected: | 255 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.