- The problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Freightliner MT55 vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 26, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.
- The risk
- An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-690.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Freightliner MT55 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Freightliner MT55 with NHTSA, most often about the lights (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2015 for the module.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical MT55 year, for its age
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Freightliner MT55 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2016 Freightliner MT55 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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2016 Freightliner MT55
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I have been supplied with a number of these turn signal switches that have a failure in the left rear output. There is no indication to the driver that the left rear turn/hazard signal is not working. The only manufacturer identification I have is MPR, these are supplied by UPS.
Freightliner MT55: every year compared
All MT55 years2016 Freightliner MT55 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner MT55 | 1 | 1 | D | |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | 12 | 12 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | 2 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 1 | 16 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 1 | 9 | 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 2016 Freightliner MT55
Does the 2016 Freightliner MT55 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Freightliner MT55: module (October 2015). 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 2016 Freightliner MT55?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the lights (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Freightliner MT55 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 26, 2024 and the latest on November 26, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Freightliner MT55 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 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 2016 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