2018 Fccc Mt55 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Tires:valve 2021-11-23 · campaign 21V921000 · 16,676 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Custom Chass XCL, 2017-2022 XCM, XCS, 2017-2023 MC, XCR, 2018-2019 XBR, 2018-2020 XBS, 2018-2022 MBC, MT55, S2C, S2G, S2RV vehicles. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come into contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
Risk: Damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove the inner valve stem extensions and stabilizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL912. Note: This recall supersedes and expands recall 20V-529 (FL-861). Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-529 will need to have the new remedy completed under this recall.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2019-05-14 · campaign 19V371000 · 9,702 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT55 and MT45 vehicles. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach.
Risk: If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: DTNA will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these chassis, and DTNA dealers will inspect the clevis pin clearance and correct it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 12, 2019. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-814.
Service bulletins (38)
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.
Engine 2026-04-23 · SS 581801-FCCC · Other
service solution for 10 gallon def header service replacement additional parts (298)
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-04-07 · SS 583339-FCCC · Other
service solution for 2012-2024 mt45g & mt55g 6.0-liter gas or cng failed/cracked fuel pump fuse (303)
Engine 2024-10-17 · CXA_10_17_CARB Truck Chec · Other
cx advocate for carb tightening the readiness criteria applied to on-board diagnostic (obd) test submissions for the clean truck check.
Engine 2024-05-15 · MYCOM_05142024-1 · Other
my communications for ssi def header warranty policy extension for b6 7 engines model years 2017-2021
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-04-26 · CumminsB6.7SSI · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
extended warranty policy for certain cummins b6.7 engines with ssi def headers for epa and carb emissions reporting
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-02-20 · ICI24-006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
important campaign information letter for fl974 - revised bulletin & population
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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.