2014 Freightliner MT-45 recalls and problems

The 2014 Freightliner MT-45 has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2014 compares

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2recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Dec 20, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V640000 · 62 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Power Train

Dec 16, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V634000 · 255 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

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Questions

Does the 2014 Freightliner MT-45 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2014 Freightliner MT-45, the latest from Dec 20, 2013 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Freightliner MT-45?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Freightliner MT-45.