There have been 8 safety recalls for the Freightliner MT45. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Freightliner MT45.
With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Fccc MBC, 2014 Freightliner MT45, 2014 Freightliner MT55 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
| Recall Summary: Daimler trucks north America (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014 freightliner custom chassis mt45, mt55 and mbc chassis manufactured September 24, 2013, through November 7, 2013. In the affected vehicles, due to an incorrect calibration, the speedometer may display a speed lower than the ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. Overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Fccc S2, 2008 Fccc S2, 2009 Fccc S2, 2010 Fccc S2, 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007 Freightliner MT45, 2008 Freightliner MT45, 2009 Freightliner MT45, 2010 Freightliner MT45, 2007 Sterling Acterra, 2008 Sterling Acterra, 2009 Sterling Acterra, 2010 Sterling Acterra |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 freightliner business class m2, custom chassis mt45, s2 chassis, and stering acterra vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2006, through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 20, 2013 | Electrical System: Instrument Panel | 62 |
| Dec. 16, 2013 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 255 |
| Oct. 8, 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 58 |
| Nov. 19, 2009 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 269 |
| Oct. 5, 2005 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump | 8,310 |
| Sep. 17, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 75,000 |
| Sep. 20, 1999 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 15,761 |
| Apr. 12, 1999 | Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting | 503 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2014 Freightliner MT45 | 2 |
| 2013 Freightliner MT45 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner MT45 | 1 |
| 2011 Freightliner MT45 | 1 |
| 2010 Freightliner MT45 | 2 |
| 2009 Freightliner MT45 | 3 |
| 2008 Freightliner MT45 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner MT45 | 1 |
| 2004 Freightliner MT45 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner MT45 | 2 |
| 1998 Freightliner MT45 | 2 |
| 1997 Freightliner MT45 | 2 |
| 1996 Freightliner MT45 | 2 |
| 1995 Freightliner MT45 | 1 |