2012 FREIGHTLINER MT45; 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2; 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT55; 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2; 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT45; 2014 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2; 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55; 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55; 2009 FREIGHTLINER MT55; 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55; 2009 FREIGHTLINER MT45; 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT45; 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45; 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45; 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2; 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2; 2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2; 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2009-2014 Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45 and MT55 vehicles manufactured between August 27, 2008, and December 10, 2013, that are equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The transmission software may improperly increase engine speed during downshifts without driver input, which could cause unintended acceleration and increase the risk of a crash.
The company will notify owners, and dealers will update the hybrid transmission software at no charge. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-503-745-6910 and reference recall number FL-657.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
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