FREIGHTLINER MT55 2009: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V634000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER MT55 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-02-05 2013-12-16 2013-12-24

Production Dates: 2008-08-27 - 2013-12-10

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-657

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 255

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.