- 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 Freightliner MT55 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 Freightliner MT55 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2013 for the instrument cluster / panel. For comparison, the 2013 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical MT55 year, for its age
#405 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Freightliner MT55 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2014 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 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2014 Freightliner MT55
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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
Freightliner MT55: every year compared
All MT55 years2014 Freightliner MT55 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Freightliner MT55 | 1 | 2 | F | |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | 12 | 21 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | 1 | 11 | D | 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 Freightliner MT55
Does the 2014 Freightliner MT55 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Freightliner MT55: instrument cluster / panel (December 2013); automatic transmission (December 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Freightliner MT55?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 2014 Freightliner MT55 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 13, 2021 and the latest on January 13, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 Freightliner MT55 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far 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 2014 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