2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55
The 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55, potentially affecting up to 560 vehicles.
Recall 13V634000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 255 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 model year Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45 and MT55 chassis manufactured August 27, 2008, through December 10, 2013 and equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
Consequence: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners and dealers will update the hybrid transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. DTNA's recall number is FL-657.
View full details →Recall 10V247000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 204 vehicles affected
Defect: DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 FCCC MT55 CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 18, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN EATON HYBIRD TRANSMISSIONS WITH PARK FEATURE. THE REVERSE IDLER SHAFT MAY CONTACT THE PARK FEATURE AND THE TWO COMPONENTS MAY BIND, PREVENTING THE PARK FEATURE FROM ENGAGING.
Consequence: IF THE PARK FEATURE DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH.
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY EATON CORPORATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712 OR EATON AT 1-800-826-4357 OR 1-269-342-3242.
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 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55.
Safety Rating for the 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SF-464-A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
DAIMLER TRUCKS: ON SOME TRUCKS, THE CORRECT SIZE CLAMPS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT SIZE CLAMPS FOR THE RADIATOR HOSE. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MT55
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55 (current)
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 2 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 1 complaint
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