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NHTSARecalled Dec 16, 2013 · #13V634000

Hybrid Transmission Software

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Hybrid Transmission Software
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
MT45, MT55
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice