2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 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 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55
The 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55 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 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Recalls for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55, potentially affecting up to 255 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55.
Safety Rating for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MT55
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 2 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 0 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55 (current)
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — 1 complaint
- 2016 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