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2014 Freightliner MT55

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jan 13, 2021
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Dec 20, 2013
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2014 Freightliner MT55, most frequently naming the airbags category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 102 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Airbags1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
13V640000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Dec 20, 2013
62 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Daimler Trucks North AmericaManufacturer number FL-658View on NHTSA.gov
13V634000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Dec 16, 2013
255 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Daimler Trucks North AmericaManufacturer number FL-657View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Airbags
Filed Jan 13, 2021

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

NHTSA ID
11387826
Incident
Jan 7, 2021

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

19-008WI

EQUIPMENT

Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.

17-029

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Computer Hook-Up Standard Diagnostic Time Update

17CSA25

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

17CSA25 New Method for Uploading Diagnostic Log Files to the CSC

17CSA24

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

17CSA24 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center

17-028

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

OWL Enhancement Service Model Field

17CSA23r

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

17CSA23r Detroit CSC closed December 14, 2017 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm Eastern Time

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Freightliner MT55 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2016110—
2014Viewing120—
2013010—
2012010—
2011120—
2010030—
2009020—
2008030—
2007021—
2006030—
2005120—
2004020—
2003010—
2000010—
1999020—
1998010—
1997010—
1996010—
1995010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.