Freightliner Mb-55 2000

Model Mb-55 made in 2000 by Freightliner got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
05V205000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 12/01/1997 to 01/31/2003V (Vehicle)16000ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC04/27/200505/06/2005
Defect SummaryCertain 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.
Consequence SummaryShould the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
Corrective SummaryCummins 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.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE
04V284000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 05/17/2000 to 02/14/2003V (Vehicle)20012/08/2004MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC06/09/200406/22/2004
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryFuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace these fuel tanks. owner notification began on december 8, 2004. owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-426.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
04V271000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 01/01/1999 to 06/30/2002V (Vehicle)30011/19/2004ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC06/09/200406/15/2004
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-428.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.