NHTSA Recall 13V634000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V634000; Date: Dec. 16, 2013
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2009 Freightliner MT45; 2010 Freightliner MT45; 2011 Freightliner MT45; 2012 Freightliner MT45; 2013 Freightliner MT45; 2014 Freightliner MT45; 2009 Freightliner MT55; 2010 Freightliner MT55; 2011 Freightliner MT55; 2012 Freightliner MT55; 2013 Freightliner MT55; 2014 Freightliner MT55
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 255
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 5, 2014
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