2006 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2006 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
The 2006 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER MT-55, potentially affecting up to 75,000 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER MT-55.
Safety Rating for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 FREIGHTLINER MT-55. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SF-385-A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS: MT45/55 STEP VAN CHASSIS AND MB55 SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS DUAL HORN MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE HORN DETACHING AND FALLING WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 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 — 1 complaint
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 (current)
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 — 0 complaints
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- 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