Recall 13V634000: 2009–2014 Freightliner MT-45 and 2 other models
- Report received
- Dec 16, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Potentially affected
- 255vehicles
- Model years
- 2009–2014
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
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.
Possible consequence
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2009 Freightliner Business Class M22 complaints
- 2010 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
- 2011 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
- 2012 Freightliner Business Class M24 complaints
- 2013 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
- 2014 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
- 2009 Freightliner MT-450 complaints
- 2010 Freightliner MT-450 complaints
- 2011 Freightliner MT-450 complaints
- 2012 Freightliner MT-450 complaints
- 2013 Freightliner MT-450 complaints
- 2014 Freightliner MT-450 complaints
- 2009 Freightliner MT550 complaints
- 2010 Freightliner MT550 complaints
- 2011 Freightliner MT551 complaints
- 2012 Freightliner MT550 complaints
- 2013 Freightliner MT550 complaints
- 2014 Freightliner MT551 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.