2008 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 Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
The 2008 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.
Recalls for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 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 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT-55.
Safety Rating for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT-55
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 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 — 0 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT-55 (current)
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