2005 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
The 2005 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER MT-55, potentially affecting up to 83,310 vehicles.
Recall 07V302000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 75,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV...
Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2008 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS OWNERS; TO THOMAS BUILT BUS OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT...
View full details →Recall 05V469000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 8,310 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. THIS PREMATURE WEAR COULD RESULT IN FUEL LIFT PUMP FAILURE AND IN SOME CASES MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF THE FREIGHTLINER AND THOMAS BUILT VEHICLES AND WILL REPAIR THE ENGINES BY EMC RECALIBRATION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL LIFT PUMP AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-DIESELS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER MT-55. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND HEARD THE TRUCK MAKE A BANG TYPE NOISE. FROM THIS POINT ON THE TRUCK STARTED TO BOUNCE AND SHAKE. THE DRAG LINK WAS FOUND BROKEN AND REPAIRED, BUT THE BOUNCING AND SHAKING CONTINUED. THE TRUCK HAS CONTINUED TO GET WORSE AND IT IS DAMAGING OTHER PARTS OF THE TRUCK. THE SHOCKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, MOTOR MOUNTS, PLASTIC DEFROST PIECE, DOGHOUSE ALUMINUM PIECE HAD TO REPLACED BECAUSE OF WELD CRACKING, DIAMOND PLATE FLOORING HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF CRACKS. NOW THERE IS INTERMITTENT WARNING LIGHT GOING ON BUT NOT ABLE TO FIND TO FIX. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER MT-55. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SS1033335 — EQUIPMENT
Service Solution for Actia Instruments to Ametek (AMI) Instruments. After-market purchasing has incurred numerous issues in obtaining service replacement parts at a reasonable price from current vendor Actia. FCCC Engineering developed the attached service parts and installation instructions from Ametek to serve as replacement service parts when a replacement instrument...
DOC-1033335 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SS 1033335 Actia Instruments to Ametek (AMI) Instruments
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MT-55
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 — 0 complaints
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 — 0 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 (current)
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 — 0 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 — 0 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints