2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2010-10-12
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 freightliner business class m2, custom chassis mt45, s2 chassis, and stering acterra vehicles manufactured from october 5, 2006, through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. Engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. The software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault.
Consequence
Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. Overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. The safety recall began on december 30, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-6.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Posted on: 2013-12-24
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
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.