2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45
The 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45, potentially affecting up to 255 vehicles.
Recall 13V634000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 255 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45.
Safety Rating for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45
Daimler Trucks North America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
17CSA24 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
17CSA24 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
sb54287 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
sb54287 Powernet Distribution Box Fuse Retention on the Keep-Alive
SF-487-A — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
BMW: SOME TRUCKS, AT TIME OF PRODUCTION, WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT REAR AXLE STOP AND, NEW CORRECT REAR AXLE STOP WILL BE INSTALLED. MODEL MT45. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MT45
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT45 — 1 complaint
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER MT45 — 0 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT45 — 0 complaints
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT45 — 0 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT45 — 0 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45 (current)
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45 — 0 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints