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Safety Recalls of Freightliner MB-45 Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the Freightliner MB-45. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Freightliner MB-45.

NHTSA Recall #: 05V205000; Apr. 27, 2005

Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Freightliner FS-65, 1999 Freightliner FS-65, 2000 Freightliner FS-65, 2001 Freightliner FS-65, 2002 Freightliner FS-65, 2003 Freightliner Fs-65 School Bus Chassis, 1998 Freightliner MB-45, 1999 Freightliner MB-45, 2000 Freightliner MB-45, 2001 Freightliner MB-45, 2002 Freightliner MB-45, 2003 Freightliner MB-45, 1998 Freightliner MB-55, 1999 Freightliner MB-55, 2000 Freightliner MB-55, 2001 Freightliner MB-55, 2002 Freightliner MB-55, 2003 Freightliner MB-55, 1998 Freightliner XB, 1999 Freightliner XB, 2000 Freightliner XB, 2001 Freightliner XB, 2002 Freightliner XB, 2003 Freightliner XB, 1998 Thomas Mvp Ef, 1999 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2000 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2001 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2002 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2003 Thomas Mvp Ef, 1998 Thomas Mvp Er, 1999 Thomas Mvp Er, 2000 Thomas Mvp Er, 2001 Thomas Mvp Er, 2002 Thomas Mvp Er, 2003 Thomas Mvp Er

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Recall Summary: Certain 1998-2003 my freightliner fs-65 school bus chassis and mb-45, mb-55, and xb shuttle bus chassis, and thomas built bus: mvp-er and mvp-ef school bus and non-school bus models equipped with cummins isb diesel engines and equipped with federal-mogal 12 and 24 volt fuel lift pumps.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 04V271000; Jun. 9, 2004

This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Freightliner MB-45, 2000 Freightliner MB-45, 2001 Freightliner MB-45, 2002 Freightliner MB-45, 1999 Freightliner MB-55, 2000 Freightliner MB-55, 2001 Freightliner MB-55, 2002 Freightliner MB-55

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Recall Summary: On certain shuttle bus chassis, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs sensors. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Freightliner MB-45 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Apr. 27, 2005	Diesel Fuel System	16,000
Jun. 9, 2004	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper	300

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Freightliner MB-45 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
2003 Freightliner MB-45	1
2002 Freightliner MB-45	2
2001 Freightliner MB-45	2
2000 Freightliner MB-45	2
1999 Freightliner MB-45	2
1998 Freightliner MB-45	1