2017 Fccc Mt55g problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control Arm 2018-12-19 · campaign 18V913000 · 501 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.
Risk: Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.
Service bulletins (18)
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 2020-03-04 · 02.2020 Campaign · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
open recall and field service campaigns report send out to dealers, general managers, service managers and warranty managers
Structure 2019-09-09 · 19TL-10 NVH · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
communication to assist the field with service vibration issues on dtna vehicles
Engine And Engine Cooling 2019-09-05 · 19CSA-13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service systems development provided document to service locations on price list reflects current charges to engine horsepower ratings for hdep and mdeg engine platforms.
Equipment 2019-09-04 · 19-011WP · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty policy letter to communicate detroit return changes
Equipment 2019-09-04 · 19-012WP · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty policy letter to communicate remarketing handling cap for detroit dt12 transmission.
Equipment 2019-09-04 · 19-013WI · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty information letter to announce addition of thomas built bus as a brand with an authorized demonstrator program
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.