2017 FCCC MT55 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2017 FCCC MT55
The 2017 FCCC MT55 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 FCCC MT55
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 FCCC MT55, potentially affecting up to 19,404 vehicles.
Recall 19V371000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 9,702 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT55 and MT45 vehicles. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.
Consequence: If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these chassis, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 12, 2019. The recall began...
View full details →Recall 19V371000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 9,702 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT55 and MT45 vehicles. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.
Consequence: If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these chassis, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 12, 2019. The recall began...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 FCCC MT55
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FCCC MT55.
Safety Rating for the 2017 FCCC MT55
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FCCC MT55 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FCCC MT55
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2017 FCCC MT55. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SBU35-012 — POWER TRAIN
FCCC Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O-ring will provide better sealing and is reusable. It is quicker...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 FCCC MT55
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FCCC MT55
- 2012 FCCC MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2013 FCCC MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2014 FCCC MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2015 FCCC MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2016 FCCC MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2017 FCCC MT55 (current)
- 2018 FCCC MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2019 FCCC MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2020 FCCC MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2021 FCCC MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2022 FCCC MT55 — 0 complaints
Other FCCC Models
- FCCC S2RV — 5 total complaints
- FCCC MCL — 3 total complaints
- FCCC MT 45 — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XBR — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XCR — 3 total complaints
- FCCC XC — 2 total complaints
- FCCC XC CHASSIS — 2 total complaints
- FCCC XCA — 2 total complaints