2012 Freightliner MT-45 Problems: 0 Complaints, 1 Recall

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Power train: automatic transmissionReported December 16, 2013 · 255 vehicles affected

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

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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1 recall, covering power train.

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