There have been 11 safety recalls for the Freightliner MT55. 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 MT55.
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Freightliner 108SD, 2016 Freightliner 114SD, 2016 Freightliner 122SD, 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, 2016 Freightliner MT55, 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2016 Western Star 4700, 2016 Western Star 4900 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: Daimler 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 freightliner mt55 vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 26, 2015.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Fccc MBC, 2014 Freightliner MT45, 2014 Freightliner MT55 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
| Recall Summary: Daimler 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. In the affected vehicles, due to an incorrect calibration, the speedometer may display a speed lower than the ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2009 Freightliner MT45, 2010 Freightliner MT45, 2011 Freightliner MT45, 2012 Freightliner MT45, 2013 Freightliner MT45, 2014 Freightliner MT45, 2009 Freightliner MT55, 2010 Freightliner MT55, 2011 Freightliner MT55, 2012 Freightliner MT55, 2013 Freightliner MT55, 2014 Freightliner MT55 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: Daimler 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 10, 2013 and equipped with eaton hybrid automated transmissions.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the park feature does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning, possibly resulting in personal injury or a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Freightliner MT55, 2011 Freightliner MT55 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: Dtna 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. The reverse idler shaft may contact the park feature and the two components may bind, preventing the ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 2, 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 273 |
| Dec. 20, 2013 | Electrical System: Instrument Panel | 62 |
| Dec. 16, 2013 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 255 |
| Jun. 7, 2010 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 204 |
| Nov. 24, 2009 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 101 |
| Nov. 19, 2009 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 269 |
| Sep. 16, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 1 |
| Sep. 16, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 1 |
| Oct. 5, 2005 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump | 8,310 |
| Sep. 17, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 75,000 |
| Sep. 20, 1999 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 15,761 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner MT55 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner MT55 | 2 |
| 2013 Freightliner MT55 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner MT55 | 1 |
| 2011 Freightliner MT55 | 2 |
| 2010 Freightliner MT55 | 3 |
| 2009 Freightliner MT55 | 2 |
| 2008 Freightliner MT55 | 2 |
| 2006 Freightliner MT55 | 2 |
| 2004 Freightliner MT55 | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner MT55 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner MT55 | 2 |
| 1998 Freightliner MT55 | 1 |
| 1997 Freightliner MT55 | 1 |
| 1996 Freightliner MT55 | 1 |
| 1995 Freightliner MT55 | 1 |