How many recalls does the 1997 Freightliner Mt55 have?

The 1997 Freightliner Mt55 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1997 Freightliner Mt55 has an open recall?

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1997 Freightliner Mt55 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1997 Freightliner Mt55 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 15,761 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 99V255000 1999-09-20 15,761 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BIND DUE TO MISALIGNMENT WITH THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE AFTER THE DRIVER RELEASES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IF THE CABLE IS BINDING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REALIGN THE CABLE BRACKET. THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Freightliner Mt55 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.