- The 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.
- The risk
- With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Fccc MBC Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2014 Fccc MBC have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2013 for the instrument cluster / panel.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MBC year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2014 Fccc MBC recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2014 Fccc MBC yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Fccc MBC: every year compared
All MBC years2014 Fccc MBC vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Fccc MBC | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2014 Fccc XCL | 1 | 5 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2014 Fccc MBC
Does the 2014 Fccc MBC have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Fccc MBC: instrument cluster / panel (December 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2014 Fccc MBC had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2014 Fccc MBC a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Fccc MBC year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2014 Fccc MBC has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data