2000 Freightliner MB-55 Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 2000 Freightliner MB-55 problems

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Fuel system, dieselReported April 27, 2005 · 16,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 05V205000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliperReported June 9, 2004 · 300 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 04V271000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storageReported June 9, 2004 · 200 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain shuttle bus chassis, due to the location of the 90 gallon fuel tank, a leak in a weld where the tank contacts the lower fuel tank support can occur.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these fuel tanks. Owner notification began on december 8, 2004. Owners should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 04V284000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmissionReported August 17, 2000 · 594 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, shuttle buses, transit buses and step vans equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. These transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.
Risk: This could cause non-engagement of the park pawl when the transmission shift selector is moved to the park position, resulting in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Allison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will remove the transmission from the vehicle, replace the park pawl, and reinstall the transmission in the vehicle. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 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 allison at 1‑800‑252‑5283 or freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 00V229001 · Recall details

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Is the 2000 Freightliner MB-55 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2000 Freightliner MB-55.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Freightliner MB-55?

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How many recalls does the 2000 Freightliner MB-55 have?

4 recalls, covering fuel system, diesel, service brakes, hydraulic and fuel system, gasoline.

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