2000 Freightliner MB55 recalls and problems
The 2000 Freightliner MB55 has 1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any Freightliner dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 Freightliner MB55 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 Freightliner MB55 recalls
Recall 00V-229: Power Train
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, shuttle buses, transit buses and step vans equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. These transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.
Risk: This could cause non-engagement of the park pawl when the transmission shift selector is moved to the park position, resulting in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Fix: Allison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will remove the transmission from the vehicle, replace the park pawl, and reinstall the transmission in the vehicle. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact allison at 1-800-252-5283 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Freightliner MB55 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Freightliner MB55: 00V-229 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Freightliner recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Freightliner dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.