- The problem
- Certain 1998-2003 my freightliner fs-65 school bus chassis and mb-45, mb-55, and xb shuttle bus chassis, and thomas built bus: mvp-er and mvp-ef school bus and non-school bus models equipped with cummins isb diesel engines and equipped with federal-mogal 12 and 24 volt fuel lift pumps. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.
- The risk
- Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
- The fix
- Cummins will notify the customers of freightliner and thomas built and replace the fuel lift pump free of charge. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Freightliner MB-55 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Freightliner MB-55 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in April 2005 for the fuel system, diesel.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical MB-55 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Freightliner MB-55 recalls 3
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
- The problem
- On certain shuttle bus chassis, due to the location of the 90 gallon fuel tank, a leak in a weld where the tank contacts the lower fuel tank support can occur.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace these fuel tanks. Owner notification began on december 8, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- The problem
- On certain shuttle bus chassis, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs sensors.
- The risk
- This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect, repair and replace according to the procedure developed by bosch. Owner notification began on november 19, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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No complaints about the 2002 Freightliner MB-55 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.
Freightliner MB-55: every year compared
All MB-55 years2002 Freightliner MB-55 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Freightliner MB-55 | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2002 Freightliner Columbia | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Freightliner Conventional | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Freightliner FL70 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Freightliner Cargo | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2002 Freightliner MB-55
Does the 2002 Freightliner MB-55 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Freightliner MB-55: fuel system, diesel (April 2005); storage (June 2004); caliper (June 2004). 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 2002 Freightliner MB-55 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Freightliner MB-55 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner MB-55 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 2002 Freightliner MB-55 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