Freightliner recall: Power train
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.
What could happen
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Business Class M2 2009–2014
- Freightliner Mt45 2009–2014
- Freightliner Mt55 2009–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V634000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 16, 2013
- Owners notified
- Feb 5, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 255
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 27, 2008 to Dec 10, 2013
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-657
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Fccc / Freightliner recall: Electrical system Dec 20, 2013
- Fccc / Freightliner / Sterling recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 8, 2010
- Fccc / Freightliner recall: Fuel system, diesel Oct 7, 2026
- Freightliner recall: Structure Oct 1, 2026
- Fccc / Freightliner recall: Exterior lighting Jul 22, 2026
- Freightliner recall: Steering Feb 4, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.