2019 FCCC MT55G — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 FCCC MT55G
The 2019 FCCC MT55G has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2019 FCCC MT55G
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2019 FCCC MT55G, potentially affecting up to 4,551 vehicles.
Recall 18V697000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,545 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) MT45G, and MT55G vehicles. The engine ground stud may not have been properly tightened, causing the vehicle to seek other electrical paths to ground.
Consequence: If other wires or components unintentionally serve as an engine ground, they may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the grounding of the engine ground stud, repairing it as needed, free of charge. DTNA issued owners interim notifications on December 3, 2018. The recall began October 14, 2019. Owners may contact...
View full details →Recall 18V913000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
| 501 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Consequence: Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners...
View full details →Recall 18V913000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 501 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Consequence: Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners...
View full details →Recall 18V913000 — STEERING
| 501 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Consequence: Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners...
View full details →Recall 18V913000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
| 501 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Consequence: Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners...
View full details →Recall 18V913000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 501 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Consequence: Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners...
View full details →Recall 18V913000 — STEERING
| 501 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Consequence: Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 FCCC MT55G
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 FCCC MT55G.
Safety Rating for the 2019 FCCC MT55G
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 FCCC MT55G in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 FCCC MT55G
Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2019 FCCC MT55G. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FCCC42001 — PARKING BRAKE
Park Brake Cable Interference
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 FCCC MT55G
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FCCC MT55G
- 2014 FCCC MT55G — 0 complaints
- 2015 FCCC MT55G — 0 complaints
- 2016 FCCC MT55G — 0 complaints
- 2017 FCCC MT55G — 0 complaints
- 2018 FCCC MT55G — 0 complaints
- 2019 FCCC MT55G (current)
- 2020 FCCC MT55G — 0 complaints
- 2022 FCCC MT55G — 0 complaints
- 2024 FCCC MT55G — 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