1999 Freightliner MB-45 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 6, 2005 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other MB-45 years
Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1999 Freightliner MB-45 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1999 Freightliner MB-45 recalls (2)

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Fuel system, dieselApr 27, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V205000 · 16,000 vehicles

Problem: Certain 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.

Risk: Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.

Fix: Cummins 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliperJun 9, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V271000 · 300 vehicles

Problem: On 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.

Risk: This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.

Fix: Dealers 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.

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Other Freightliner MB-45 years

← 1998 MB-45 · 2000 MB-45 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 MB-4501
2002 MB-4502
2001 MB-4502
2000 MB-4502
199902
1998 MB-4501

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Freightliner MB-45?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Freightliner MB-45?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1999 Freightliner MB-45 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MB-45 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.