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Campaign Details
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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 / Hazard
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Proposed Solution
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.
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🚗 Affected Vehicles18
All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.