2014 Freightliner Mt55 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2013-12-20 · campaign 13V640000 · 62 vehicles
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.
Risk: With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2013-12-16 · campaign 13V634000 · 255 vehicles
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.
Risk: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (102)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2019-08-07 · 19-008WI · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty information letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-12-25 · 17-029 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
computer hook-up standard diagnostic time update
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-12-21 · 17CSA25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
17csa25 new method for uploading diagnostic log files to the csc
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-12-14 · 17CSA24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
17csa24 holiday schedule for the detroit customer support center
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-12-11 · 17-028 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
owl enhancement service model field
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2017-12-07 · 17CSA23r · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
17csa23r detroit csc closed december 14, 2017 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm eastern time
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What owners report
2021-01-13 · Air Bags“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.