2003 Freightliner MB-55 recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2003 Freightliner MB-55, covering 16,200 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Fuel system, diesel
- 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
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- 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
Questions about the 2003 Freightliner MB-55 recalls
How do I check if my 2003 Freightliner MB-55 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2003 Freightliner MB-55 have?
2, covering fuel system, diesel and fuel system, gasoline.
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