2012 Freightliner Mt45 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V634000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-657
Manufactured Begin Date: August 27th, 2008
Manufactured End Date: December 10th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: February 5th, 2014

Defect Summary:
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.

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

Corrective Summary:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.