2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55
The 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55, potentially affecting up to 317 vehicles.
Recall 13V640000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 62 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45, MT55 and MBC Chassis manufactured September 24, 2013, through November 7, 2013. In the affected vehicles, due to an incorrect calibration, the speedometer may display a speed lower than the vehicle is actually traveling.
Consequence: With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software to the correct calibration, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-658.
View full details →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 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
OUR 2014 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER VAN HAS AIRBAG RECALLS THAT CAN NOT BE FIXED BECAUSE THERE ARE NO FREIGHTLINER DEALERS IN NEW YORK STATE. IN OTHER STATES THE RECALL CAN BE TAKEN CARE OF AT A MERCEDES BENZ DEALER BUT NOT IN NEW YORK STATE! I AM LOCATED IN ROCHESTER N.Y. AND HAVE BEEN TOLD WE HAVE TO TAKE IT TO PITTSBURG P.A. TO HAVE THE RECALL TAKEN CARE OF. PITTSBURG IS TO FAR AWAY! I HAVE TRIED MANY TIMES TO FIND SOMEONE IN NEW YORK STATE WHO CAN REPLACE THE AIRBAGS WITH NO SUCCESS. PLEASE HELP
Safety Rating for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MT55
- 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
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55 (current)
- 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