Freightliner Mt55 1999

Model Mt55 made in 1999 by Freightliner got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There were some recalls concerningsteering and vehicle speed control.

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
01V140007FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 07/12/1999 to 12/15/1999V (Vehicle)7500011/08/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC09/17/200110/17/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Consequence SummaryThis can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. owner notification began november 8, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
99V255000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 02/01/1995 to 04/23/1999V (Vehicle)1576102/03/2000MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC09/20/199910/01/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the throttle cable can bind due to misalignment with the fuel pump assembly.
Consequence SummaryEngine speed will not return to idle after the driver releases the accelerator pedal if the cable is binding.
Corrective SummaryDealers will realign the cable bracket. the cable assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-244. owner notification began february 3, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SF177AB10/01/1999612078Subject regarding transmission filter relocation. *tt06/05/2000