Recalls for 2014 Freightliner Mt55

DEFECT #1 - 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.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

Posted on: 2013-12-26
Description
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014 freightliner custom chassis mt45, mt55 and mbc chassis manufactured september 24, 2013, through november 7, 2013.  In the affected vehicles, due to an incorrect calibration, the speedometer may display a speed lower than the vehicle is actually traveling.

Consequence
With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software to the correct calibration, free of charge.  Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-658.

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.