The contact owns a 2011 Freightliner MT-55. The contact stated while coming to a complete stop and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle inadvertently attempted to accelerate. The message "Check Hybrid System" was displayed. The contact applied more pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle started to jerk. The vehicle then responded as needed once coming at a complete stop. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
The worst 2011 Freightliner MT55 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 2
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 model year Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45 and MT55 chassis manufactured August 27, 2008, through December 10, 2013 and equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
- Risk
- The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners and dealers will update the hybrid transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1‑503‑745‑6910. DTNA's recall number is FL-657.
Recall number 13V634000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Dtna is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 fccc mt55 chassis manufactured from june 18, 2009 through april 15, 2010, and equipped with certain eaton hybird transmissions with park feature. The reverse idler shaft may contact the park feature and the two components may bind, preventing the park feature from engaging.
- Risk
- If the park feature does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning, possibly resulting in personal injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Dtna will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by eaton corporation free of charge. The safety recall began during 2010. Owners may contact dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or eaton at 1‑800‑826‑4357 or 1‑269‑342‑3242.
Recall number 10V247000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Freightliner MT55 101
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
- Computer Hook-Up Standard Diagnostic Time Update
- 17CSA25
- 17CSA24
- OWL Enhancement Service Model Field
- 17CSA23r Detroit CSC closed December 14, 2017 from 11:15 am
- Warranty Classroom Training in 2018
- 17-026
- 17TL25
- 14CSA23 csc
What 2011 Freightliner MT55 owners say
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Questions about the 2011 Freightliner MT55
Is the 2011 Freightliner MT55 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Freightliner MT55, close to a typical MT55 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Freightliner MT55?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 Freightliner MT55 have?
2 recalls, covering power train.
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