No complaints are listed for the 2008 Freightliner MT55. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FREIGHTLINER MT55.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2009-11-24. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 FREIGHTLINER M2, CUSTOM CHASSIS MT55, AND STERLING ACTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 4, 2007 AND JULY 15, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC CM2150 AND ISL CM2150 MODEL DIESEL ENGINES. THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO INHIBIT AFTERTREATMENT DIESEL PARTICU (excerpt)
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL PERMIT HOT EXHAUST GASES TO EXIT THE VEHICLE TAILPIPE, INCREASING THE RISK OF MELTING OR BURNING OF NEARBY SURFACES, OR A FIRE. (excerpt)
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE CUMMINS' DEFECT REPORT 09E-046. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS (1-800-343-7357) OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2009-11-19. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: CUES, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 SERVICE VEHICLES BUILT ON VARIOUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS.
Consequence: THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: CUES IS WORKING WITH CARRIER TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE CARRIER'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-053. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-877-584-7059 OR CUES AT 1-407-849-0190.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2007-07-16. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED INSIDE THE SR (excerpt)
Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. (excerpt)
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2008 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS OWNERS; TO THOMAS BUILT BUS OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
99 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 57 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 |
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| ENGINE | 7 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 7 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 7 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 2 |
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10176742
Date: 2020-06-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Service Solution for Actia Instruments to Ametek (AMI) Instruments. After-market purchasing has incurred numerous issues in obtaining service replacement parts at a reasonable price from current vendor Actia. FCCC Engineering developed the attached service parts and installation instructions from Am
10163599
Date: 2019-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
10140707
Date: 2018-03-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
SS 1033335 Actia Instruments to Ametek (AMI) Instruments
10128709
Date: 2017-12-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Computer Hook-Up Standard Diagnostic Time Update
10128713
Date: 2017-12-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
17CSA25 New Method for Uploading Diagnostic Log Files to the CSC
10128712
Date: 2017-12-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
17CSA24 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
10128708
Date: 2017-12-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
OWL Enhancement Service Model Field
10128711
Date: 2017-12-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
17CSA23r Detroit CSC closed December 14, 2017 from 11:15 am - 1:15 pm Eastern Time
10128707
Date: 2017-12-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Warranty Classroom Training in 2018
10128719
Date: 2017-12-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
17-026 Holiday Closure 2017