2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55
2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55 Recall Title: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55 Recall Date: 2013-12-16
2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 13V634000
2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55 Recall Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America
2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55 Recall Component(s): POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 255
2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55 Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55 Recall 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.