Freightliner Mt55 2010
Model Mt55 made in 2010 by Freightliner got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and power train.
Model 2010
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V451000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/04/2007 to 07/15/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 101 | 09/04/2009 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 11/24/2009 | 11/24/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner m2, custom chassis mt55, and sterling acterra vehicles manufactured between april 4, 2007 and july 15, 2009, equipped with cummins isc cm2150 and isl cm2150 model diesel engines. the vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in inhibit mode when it is not. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge. please see cummins' defect report 09e-046. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2009. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357) or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks recall no. fl-565.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V247000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 06/18/2009 to 04/15/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 204 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/07/2010 | 06/08/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Dtna is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 fccc mt55 chassis manufactured from june 18, 2009 through april 15, 2010, and equipped with certain eaton hybird transmissions with park feature. the reverse idler shaft may contact the park feature and the two components may bind, preventing the park feature from engaging. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the park feature does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning, possibly resulting in personal injury or a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by eaton corporation free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 27, 2010. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or eaton at 1-800-826-4357 or 1-269-342-3242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-579.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| SF-466-A | 03/01/2012 | 10044788 | Daimler trucks: the oil cooler hoses and clamps, which were installed incorrectly on certain trucks, will be inspected and adjusted, if necessary, for correct installation of oil cooler hose and clamps. *pe | 07/27/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SF-464-A | 03/01/2012 | 10044787 | Daimler trucks: on some trucks, the correct size clamps will replace the incorrect size clamps for the radiator hose. *pe | 07/27/2012 | |