Recall 10V247 covers 204 2010-2011 Freightliner MT55 chassis with Eaton transmissions whose park feature can fail to engage. Repair is free through Eaton.
Freightliner recall 10V247 covers 204 2010-2011 MT55 chassis with Eaton hybrid transmissions because the reverse idler shaft can bind with the park feature and stop it from engaging. If park does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning and raise the risk of injury or a crash; the Freightliner dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The automatic transmission in a 2010-2011 Freightliner MT55 chassis sends engine power to the driveline. The park feature is the part of the transmission that locks the driveline when the driver selects Park. It is supposed to engage cleanly so the chassis stays held by the transmission after the vehicle is stopped.
On affected MT55 chassis equipped with certain Eaton hybrid transmissions, the reverse idler shaft can contact the park feature. The reverse idler shaft is a gear support inside the transmission. When that shaft and the park feature touch, the parts can bind together. If they bind, the park feature does not engage even though the driver selected Park.
There is no warning sign before failure. The driver can select Park and still have a transmission park mechanism that is not fully engaged.
Who's affected?
Both model years are tied to the same automatic transmission component.
| 2011 Freightliner MT55 | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2010 Freightliner MT55 | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 204 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the park feature fails to engage, the MT55 can roll without warning. That creates a risk of personal injury or a crash. Confirm the vehicle is fully secured before leaving the driver's seat, and schedule recall service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Freightliner MT55 is included in this recall.
- Contact Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to confirm the current repair path for recall number 10V247.
- Ask whether Eaton will perform the free transmission park-feature repair that fixes the binding reverse idler shaft.
- Bring any Freightliner recall notice and your VIN when you contact Freightliner, Eaton, or the service location.
- Set the parking brake and secure the vehicle when parked until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Freightliner's filing says owner notices went out and the recall repair began during 2010, with Eaton performing the work free of charge. Because the current remedy status is not listed, contact a Freightliner dealer and ask how the Eaton hybrid transmission park feature repair is handled for your MT55. The dealer or Eaton service channel handles the transmission work so the park feature can engage properly. Parts and labor are covered once the repair path is confirmed for your VIN.
Timeline
| June 7, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 17, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V247?
Recall 10V247 covers 204 2010-2011 Freightliner MT55 chassis with certain Eaton hybrid transmissions. The reverse idler shaft can bind with the park feature, preventing park from engaging. If that happens, the vehicle can move without warning, increasing injury or crash risk.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Freightliner MT55 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific chassis is included in recall 10V247. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer or DTNA at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall 10V247. The remedy is handled by Eaton free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. For recall 10V247, DTNA states the remedy is performed by Eaton Corporation free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintended vehicle movement after the park feature fails to engage. DTNA told NHTSA that the vehicle can move without warning, which increases the risk of personal injury or a crash. Confirm your VIN and arrange the free remedy.
What if I bought my Freightliner MT55 used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to see whether your 2010-2011 Freightliner MT55 is included, then reference recall 10V247 when you contact a Freightliner dealer or DTNA.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V247000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V247 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V247000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →