2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45
The 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45, potentially affecting up to 317 vehicles.
Recall 13V640000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 62 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →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 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45.
Safety Rating for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45
Daimler Trucks North America has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
16TS7 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
ICI-15-001 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
DAIMLER TRUCKS (ALLISON TRANSMISSION) : INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING INCORRECT CALIBRATION OF LOAD BASE SHIFT SCHEDULING (LBSS), CAUSING POOR PERFORMANCE ON CERTAIN TRUCK, DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, AND NEED TO BE RECALIBRATED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MT45
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER MT45 — 0 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT45 — 0 complaints
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT45 — 0 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT45 — 0 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT45 — 0 complaints
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT45 (current)
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