1999 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 FREIGHTLINER MT55
The 1999 FREIGHTLINER 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 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER MT55
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER MT55, potentially affecting up to 90,761 vehicles.
Recall 01V140007 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 75,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
Consequence: THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...
View full details →Recall 99V255000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| 15,761 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BIND DUE TO MISALIGNMENT WITH THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE AFTER THE DRIVER RELEASES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IF THE CABLE IS BINDING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REALIGN THE CABLE BRACKET. THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER MT55
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER MT55.
Safety Rating for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER MT55
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 FREIGHTLINER MT55 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER MT55
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER MT55. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SF177AB — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION FILTER RELOCATION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER MT55
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MT55
- 1995 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER MT55 (current)
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
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