2022 Fccc Mt55 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (3)
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2023-04-04 · campaign 23V238000 · 306 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 FCCC Shuttle Chassis, 2022-2023 FCCC RV Chassis, FCCC Van Chassis, Van Chassis Gas, 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Bus School Bus Chassis, Western Star 4700, Western Star 47X, Western Star 4900, and Western Star 49X commercial buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Risk: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.
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.
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 2021-04-12 · campaign 21V256000 · 12,470 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 114SD, 108SD, 122SD, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 vehicles. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
Risk: A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm and steering arm bolts, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
Service bulletins (45)
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.
Service Brakes 2026-07-30 · SS 583788-FCCC · Other
service solution for 2011-2026 mt45,mt55,mt50e updated front brake line & bracket clamping enhancements
Steering 2026-07-17 · SS 584261-FCCC · Other
service solution for mt45g & mt55g power steering oil cooler replacement parts (306)
Unknown Or Other 2026-06-05 · SS 580739 FCCC · Other
service solution for step van cat theft deterrent systems
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 2026-01-22 · TSB-00-018-FCCC · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin for repair guidelines for coolant leaks
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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.