2009 Freightliner MT45 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MT45 years
- Not enough data 5th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2009 Freightliner MT45 so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2009 Freightliner MT45 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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.
Risk: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 freightliner business class m2, custom chassis mt45, s2 chassis, and stering acterra vehicles manufactured from october 5, 2006, through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. Engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. The software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner
Problem: Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Risk: This defect could result in a fire.
Fix: Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall began on january 5, 2010. Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Freightliner MT45 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 MT45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 MT45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 MT45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 MT45 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 MT45 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 MT45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 MT45 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 MT45 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 MT45 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 MT45 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 MT45 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 MT45 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Freightliner MT45?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Freightliner MT45?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Freightliner MT45 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MT45 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.