Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V634000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V634000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 255 affected units, Hybrid Transmission Software, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
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.
Corrective Action
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.