Freightliner MT55 recalls and problems

10 recalls and 3 owner complaints for 11 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
10
Complaints
3
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

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Freightliner MT55 by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2016 MT55110000
2014 MT55210000
2013 MT55100000
2012 MT55100000
2011 MT55210000
2010 MT55300000
2009 MT55200000
2008 MT55200000
2006 MT55200000
2004 MT55100000
2000 MT55100000

Most reported Freightliner MT55 problems

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting1
Air Bags1
Hybrid Propulsion System1
Vehicle Speed Control1

All Freightliner MT55 recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
15V-620Oct 2, 20152016Electrical System, Engine and Engine CoolingDaimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and…
13V-640Dec 20, 20132014Electrical SystemDaimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45, MT55 and MBC Chassis manufactured September 24, 2013, through November 7, 2013.
13V-634Dec 16, 20132009–2014Power TrainDaimler 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…
10V-247Jun 7, 20102010–2011Power TrainDtna 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.
09V-451Nov 24, 20092008–2010Engine and Engine CoolingDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner m2, custom chassis mt55, and sterling acterra vehicles manufactured between april 4, 2007 and july 15, 2009, equipped with cummins isc cm2150…
09V-456Nov 19, 20092008EquipmentCues, inc.
08V-466Sep 16, 20082006Equipment Adaptive/MobilityMoroney body works is recalling 1 my 2006 b180 (Freightliner mt55) bookmobile step van equipped with a ricon platform style wheelchair lift for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety…
08V-467Sep 16, 20082006Equipment Adaptive/MobilityMoroney body works is recalling 1 my 2006 b180 (Freightliner mt55) bookmobile step van equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts.
05V-469Oct 5, 20052004Fuel System, OtherCertain 2004 and 2005 freightliner van, motor home, shuttle bus, and school bus chassis manufactured between january 2004 and may 2005.
01V-140Sep 17, 20012000SteeringVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Freightliner MT55?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2016 Freightliner MT55 has the most reports (1). Check the 2016 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Freightliner MT55 have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls covering Freightliner MT55 model years 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008–2014, 2016.

What are the most common Freightliner MT55 problems?

Owners report exterior lighting, air bags, hybrid propulsion system problems most often.