FREIGHTLINER 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT45 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 FREIGHTLINER MT45
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT45 vehicles due to power train:automatic transmission issues. The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026