Recall 10V247000: 2010–2011 Freightliner MT55

Report received

Jun 7, 2010

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

204vehicles

Model years

2010–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Dtna is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 fccc mt55 chassis manufactured from june 18, 2009 through april 15, 2010, and equipped with certain eaton hybird transmissions with park feature. The reverse idler shaft may contact the park feature and the two components may bind, preventing the park feature from engaging.

Possible consequence

If the park feature does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning, possibly resulting in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy

Dtna will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by eaton corporation free of charge. The safety recall began during 2010. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or eaton at 1-800-826-4357 or 1-269-342-3242.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2010 Freightliner MT550 complaints
• 2011 Freightliner MT551 complaints