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2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall - Campaign #13V634000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 RECALL - #13V634000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America
Manufactured between 8/27/2008 - 12/10/2013
Recalled on 12/24/2013
Influenced by Daimler Trucks North America
Owners Notified on 2/5/2014
# Affected 255
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Consequences The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
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