NHTSA recall 10V247000
Power train › Automatic transmission
Freightliner MT55
Reported Jun 7, 2010204 vehicles affectedDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICABuilt Jun 18, 2009 – Apr 15, 2010
The defect
Dtna IS recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 fccc MT55 chassis manufactured from june 18, 2009 through april 15, 2010, and equipped with certain eaton hybird transmissions with park feature. the reverse idler shaft may contact the park feature and the two components may bind, preventing the park feature from engaging.
The risk
If the park feature does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning, possibly resulting in personal injury or a crash.
The remedy
Dtna will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by eaton corporation free of charge. the safety recall began during 2010. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or eaton at 1-800-826-4357 or 1-269-342-3242.