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2011 Freightliner MT55 recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2011 Freightliner MT55, covering 459 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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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

Power train: automatic transmissionReported June 7, 2010 · 204 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 fccc mt55 chassis manufactured from june 18, 2009 through april 15, 2010, and equipped with certain eaton hybird transmissions with park feature. The reverse idler shaft may contact the park feature and the two components may bind, preventing the park feature from engaging.
Risk
If the park feature does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning, possibly resulting in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by eaton corporation free of charge. The safety recall began during 2010. Owners may contact dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or eaton at 1‑800‑826‑4357 or 1‑269‑342‑3242.

Recall number 10V247000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2011 Freightliner MT55 have?

2, covering power train.

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