Safety Recalls of Freightliner MB55 Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the Freightliner MB55. 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 MB55.

NHTSA Recall #: 05V469000; Oct. 5, 2005

Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.

Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Fccc Xb-r, 2005 Fccc Xb-r, 2005 Fccc XC, 2006 Fccc XC, 2004 Freightliner Cargo, 2005 Freightliner Cargo, 2004 Freightliner MB55, 2005 Freightliner MB55, 2004 Freightliner MC, 2005 Freightliner MC, 2005 Freightliner MT-45, 2005 Freightliner MT-55, 2004 Freightliner MT45, 2004 Freightliner MT55, 2004 Freightliner XB, 2005 Freightliner XB, 2004 Freightliner Xb-s, 2005 Freightliner Xb-s, 2004 Freightliner Xc-r, 2005 Freightliner Xc-r, 2004 Freightliner Xc-s, 2005 Freightliner Xc-s, 2004 Sterling Cargo, 2005 Sterling Cargo, 2004 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2005 Thomas Mvp Ef
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recall Summary: Certain 2004 and 2005 freightliner van, motor home, shuttle bus, and school bus chassis manufactured between January 2004 and may 2005. Erratic voltage supply to the fuel lift pump causes premature wear of the pump.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 00V229001; Aug. 17, 2000

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Freightliner Business Class, 2000 Freightliner FLN, 2000 Freightliner FS-65, 2000 Freightliner MB55, 2000 Freightliner MT-45, 2000 Freightliner XLS, 2000 Sterling Acterra
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Freightliner MB55 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Oct. 5, 2005   Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump 8,310
Aug. 17, 2000   Power Train:automatic Transmission 594


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Freightliner MB55 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2005 Freightliner MB55 1
2004 Freightliner MB55 1
2000 Freightliner MB55 1