2018 Freightliner MT55G Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MT55G years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Freightliner MT55G so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2018 Freightliner MT55G recalls (1)
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Electrical system
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner MT45G and MT55G custom chassis built with certain uStart Ultra Capacitors. The bracket that secures the capacitor to the battery tray may damage the capacitor and allow water to enter the capacitor, causing corrosion or a possible electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.
Fix: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will remove the capacitors, replacing them with an additional conventional battery, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-760.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Freightliner MT55G years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 MT55G | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 MT55G | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 MT55G | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 MT55G | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Freightliner MT55G?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Freightliner MT55G?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Freightliner MT55G a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MT55G model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.