NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 Freightliner MT55 Recalls & Complaints
The 2014 Freightliner MT55 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Freightliner MT55. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2014 Freightliner MT55 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Freightliner MT55, describing incidents dated January 7, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11387826 · Filed
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…
Speedometer may Read Lower than Actual Speed
NHTSA #13V640000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported December 20, 2013 · Daimler Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 62 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.9% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-658 · Owners notified February 18, 2014 · Vehicles built September 24, 2013 – November 7, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Hybrid Transmission Software
NHTSA #13V634000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported December 16, 2013 · Daimler Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 255 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign FL-657 · Owners notified February 5, 2014 · Vehicles built August 27, 2008 – December 10, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Freightliner MT55 model years
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