2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45 Recalls

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2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45 Recall

Item Affected: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Date Announced: 12/16/2013

Description of Recall: 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.

Conequence: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Action Need To Fix It: 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.