Thoughts on 450 Mercedes/meritor trans combo

4543 · 09-22-2015, 10:56 AM

I have been looking at haulers/motor homes with this engine trans combo. It seems to be the most available. I checked with the service department at our local Freightliner shop and was told Thad the Freedom trans was no longer imported to the U.S. And that there had been some issues with head gaskets/cylinder liners in the 450. I have a hard time believing that there is a huge problem but would like some real world comments.

09-22-2015, 10:56 AM	#1
4543 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 596 Likes: 52 Liked 529 Times in 116 Posts	Thoughts on 450 Mercedes/meritor trans combo I have been looking at haulers/motor homes with this engine trans combo. It seems to be the most available. I checked with the service department at our local Freightliner shop and was told Thad the Freedom trans was no longer imported to the U.S. And that there had been some issues with head gaskets/cylinder liners in the 450. I have a hard time believing that there is a huge problem but would like some real world comments.