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NHTSA Recall 10V247000: Automatic transmission (power train)

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 204 vehicles. It affects 2010–2011 Freightliner MT55.

204
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2010
owners notified (November 17)
NHTSA campaign10V247000
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Report receivedJune 7, 2010
Owner notificationNovember 17, 2010
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety risk

If the park feature does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning, possibly resulting in personal injury or a crash.

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.

Notes

Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-579.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 10V247000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner MT552010, 2011

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.