1998 Freightliner MB-55 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

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

Compared with other MB-55 years
Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1998 Freightliner MB-55 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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1998 Freightliner MB-55 recalls (1)

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Freightliner MB-55?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Freightliner MB-55?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1998 Freightliner MB-55 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MB-55 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.