2003 Freightliner MB-55
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2003 Freightliner MB-55. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2003 Freightliner MB-55. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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