Model year record

2014 Freightliner MT55 recalls & problems

The 2014 Freightliner MT55 has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (1 complaint).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemDec 20, 2013

Instrument cluster/panel

Recall 13V64000062 vehicles

Problem: 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 trainDec 16, 2013

Automatic transmission

Recall 13V634000255 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Air bags	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

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 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
Jan 7, 2021

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.