Does the 1999 Freightliner MB-55 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, diesel, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1999 Freightliner MB-55 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Freightliner MB-55?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1999 Freightliner MB-55 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1999 Freightliner MB-55. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Freightliner been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Freightliner dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1999 Freightliner MB-55 recalls, newest first

April 27, 2005NHTSA 05V20500016,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 9, 2004NHTSA 04V271000300 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1999 Freightliner MB-55 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Freightliner MB-55 years

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Questions

Does the 1999 Freightliner MB-55 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, diesel, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1999 Freightliner MB-55 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Freightliner MB-55?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.