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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
01V140007 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 07/12/1999 to 12/15/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 75000 | 11/08/2001 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/17/2001 | 10/17/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | This 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also 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 | ||||||||||||||||
99V255000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 02/01/1995 to 04/23/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 15761 | 02/03/2000 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/20/1999 | 10/01/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the throttle cable can bind due to misalignment with the fuel pump assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Engine speed will not return to idle after the driver releases the accelerator pedal if the cable is binding. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will realign the cable bracket. the cable assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Freightliner 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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
SF177AB | 10/01/1999 | 612078 | Subject regarding transmission filter relocation. *tt | 06/05/2000 |