2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55G — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55G
The 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55G 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 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55G
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55G, potentially affecting up to 3,207 vehicles.
Recall 13V073000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 3,207 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 MT45G and MT55G van chassis manufactured from February 15, 2010, through September 3, 2013. These vehicles have gasoline fuel tanks that may experience cracks in the welds and tank material.
Consequence: Cracks in the fuel tanks could lead to a leakage of gasoline and vapors. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected fuel tanks free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-447-4986.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55G
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55G.
Safety Rating for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55G
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55G in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55G
Daimler Trucks North America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55G. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SF-491-A — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
DAIMLER TRUCK: A CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE, TO IMPROVE COOLING SYSTEM LIFE, BY USING 7 PSI RADIATOR CAPS INSTEAD OF 16 PSI RADIATOR CAPS. MODEL 2009-2013 MT45G, MT55G. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55G
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MT55G
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER MT55G — 0 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER MT55G (current)
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER MT55G — 0 complaints
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER MT55G — 0 complaints
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