2014 Freightliner MT55: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 |
Air Bags: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
2021: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11387826 · 2021-01-13 (January 13, 2021)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11387826 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
13V634000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Reported: 2013-12-16 (December 16, 2013)
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.
Consequence: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗13V640000 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Reported: 2013-12-20 (December 20, 2013)
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.
Consequence: With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗