There have been 3 safety recalls for the Freightliner MB-55. 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-55.
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 🔎 |
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Freightliner MB-55, 2001 Freightliner MB-55, 2002 Freightliner MB-55, 2003 Freightliner MB-55 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
| Recall Summary: On certain shuttle bus chassis, due to the location of the 90 gallon fuel tank, a leak in a weld where the tank contacts the lower fuel tank support can occur. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Apr. 27, 2005 | Diesel Fuel System | 16,000 |
| Jun. 9, 2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 300 |
| Jun. 9, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 200 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2003 Freightliner MB-55 | 2 |
| 2002 Freightliner MB-55 | 3 |
| 2001 Freightliner MB-55 | 3 |
| 2000 Freightliner MB-55 | 3 |
| 1999 Freightliner MB-55 | 2 |
| 1998 Freightliner MB-55 | 1 |