2008 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 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT55
The 2008 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 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by CUES, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT55
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT55, potentially affecting up to 370 vehicles.
Recall 09V456000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
| 269 vehicles affected
Defect: CUES, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 SERVICE VEHICLES BUILT ON VARIOUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS.
Consequence: THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: CUES IS WORKING WITH CARRIER TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE CARRIER'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-053. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-877-584-7059 OR...
View full details →Recall 09V451000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 101 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 FREIGHTLINER M2, CUSTOM CHASSIS MT55, AND STERLING ACTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 4, 2007 AND JULY 15, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC CM2150 AND ISL CM2150 MODEL DIESEL ENGINES. THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO INHIBIT AFTERTREATMENT DIESEL PARTICULATE...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL PERMIT HOT EXHAUST GASES TO EXIT THE VEHICLE TAILPIPE, INCREASING THE RISK OF MELTING OR BURNING OF NEARBY SURFACES, OR A FIRE.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE CUMMINS' DEFECT REPORT 09E-046. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS (1-800-343-7357) OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT55
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT55.
Safety Rating for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT55
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT55 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT55
CUES, INC. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT55. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SF-409A — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FCCC FREIGHTLINER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET BOLTS. CERTAIN TRUCKS MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET BOLTS THAT WEREN'T ADEQUATELY TORQUED. THE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET BOLTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND EXISTING BOLTS WILL BE RETORQUED. ANY MISSING BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED....
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT55
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MT55
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT55 (current)
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 2 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
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