The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V634000·Announced 2013-12-16

Freightliner Trucks Recalled for Transmission Software Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2009-2014 Freightliner trucks because transmission software may cause unintended acceleration.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that may result in unintended acceleration, which is a structural vehicle defect and a significant injury risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Freightliner Business Class M2, MT45, and MT55 chassis. These vehicles were manufactured between August 27, 2008, and December 10, 2013, and are 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. This 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER MT45, BUSINESS CLASS M2, MT55
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
255

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • MT45
  • BUSINESS CLASS M2
  • MT55

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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