2009-2014 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner MT-45 and others recall: automatic transmission

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on December 16, 2013. It covers about 255 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 255
reported: Dec 16, 2013
owners notified: Feb 5, 2014

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

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Business Class M2 2009-2014 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Freightliner MT-45 2009-2014 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Freightliner MT55 2009-2014 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Questions about recall 13V634000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2014 Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner MT-45 and others automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 13V634000, reported on December 16, 2013, covers about 255 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V634000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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