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Recalls 2
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 13V634000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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. Engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. The software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. The safety recall began on december 30, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 10V472000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Freightliner MT-45 103
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Solution for Actia Instruments to Ametek (AMI) Instruments
- Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
- Service Solution 1033335 Actia Instruments to Ametek (AMI) Instruments
- Computer Hook-Up Standard Diagnostic Time Update
- 17CSA25
- 17CSA24
- OWL Enhancement Service Model Field
- 17CSA23r Detroit CSC closed December 14, 2017 from 11:15 am
- Warranty Classroom Training in 2018
- 17-026
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Questions about the 2010 Freightliner MT-45
Is the 2010 Freightliner MT-45 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2010 Freightliner MT-45.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Freightliner MT-45?
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How many recalls does the 2010 Freightliner MT-45 have?
2 recalls, covering power train and engine and engine cooling.
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