- The 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.
- The risk
- The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2009 Freightliner MT55 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2009 Freightliner MT55 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2013 for the automatic transmission.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical MT55 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2009 Freightliner MT55 recalls 2
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
- 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 particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. Due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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No complaints about the 2009 Freightliner MT55 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 MT55: every year compared
All MT55 years2009 Freightliner MT55 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Freightliner MT55 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | 19 | 24 | C | Compare |
| 2009 Freightliner M2 | 3 | 15 | F | Compare |
| 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2 | 8 | B | Compare |
| 2009 Freightliner Columbia | 2 | 20 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2009 Freightliner MT55
Does the 2009 Freightliner MT55 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Freightliner MT55: automatic transmission (December 2013); engine and engine cooling (November 2009). 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 2009 Freightliner MT55 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2009 Freightliner MT55 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Freightliner MT55 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.
Which Freightliner MT55 years have the most complaints?
2014 (1), 2016 (1). See every Freightliner MT55 year compared.
What should I do if my 2009 Freightliner MT55 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