Freightliner MT45, Business Class M2: Engine and engine cooling

Affects Freightliner MT45, Business Class M2 · 2007–2010 — about 58 vehicles.

The hazard

UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN OF A VEHICLE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. OVERHEATING OF THE AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE WITHOUT ENGINE SHUTDOWN MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational