2016 Freightliner MT55 Problems: 1 Complaint, 1 Recall

The worst 2016 Freightliner MT55 problems

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Electrical system: ignition: moduleReported October 2, 2015 · 273 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, and 122SD, Western Star 4700 and 4900, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Freightliner MT55 vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 26, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.
Risk: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-690.

Recall number 15V620000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Freightliner MT55 100

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Aug 7, 2019 Service bulletinWarranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
Aug 5, 2019 Service bulletinTraining Solution created by DTNA to provide guidance to customers when searching for service information...
Dec 25, 2017 Service bulletinComputer Hook-Up Standard Diagnostic Time Update
Dec 21, 2017 Service bulletin17CSA25
Dec 14, 2017 Service bulletin17CSA24
Dec 11, 2017 Service bulletinOWL Enhancement Service Model Field
Dec 7, 2017 Service bulletin17CSA23r Detroit CSC closed December 14, 2017 from 11:15 am
Dec 4, 2017 Service bulletinWarranty Classroom Training in 2018
Dec 4, 2017 Service bulletin17-026
Dec 1, 2017 Service bulletin17TL25

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What 2016 Freightliner MT55 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 26, 2024 · Lights · MN

I have been supplied with a number of these turn signal switches that have a failure in the left rear output. There is no indication to the driver that the left rear turn/hazard signal is not working. The only manufacturer identification I have is MPR, these are supplied by UPS.

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Is the 2016 Freightliner MT55 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Freightliner MT55, close to a typical MT55 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Freightliner MT55?

Lights, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2016 Freightliner MT55 have?

1 recall, covering electrical system.

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2016 Freightliner MT55 problems