Tl*the contact owns a 2001 freightliner mt-45. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the fuel lift pump failed and caused the engine to stall. The contact called a repair center and was informed that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05e054000 (fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump), although the failures were identical. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer provided no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 104,251.
The worst 2001 Freightliner MT-45 problems
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Recalls 3
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Certain van chassis with single rear tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the rear tire rating was incorrectly entered in the gawr/gvwr calculation program on certain single rear tires. The rear gawr and gvwr will be incorrect when the gawr is limited by the tire capacity on chassis with these tires.
- Risk
- This could cause premature tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving which could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will mail new chassis identification labels with the correct gawr, gvwr, and tire information. The recall began on september 12, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 05V138000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: step vans. Water could enter the electrical relays resulting in an electrical short.
- Risk
- This could potentially cause an electrical fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new sealed relay and fuse box with sealed relays. Owner notification began july 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 01V116000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: step vans. The back-up brake pump was wired to a 25 amp fused circuit instead of the required 50 amp fused circuit. If the back-up hydraulic brake pump were to engage due to a failure in the primary brake assist system or the brakes are applied without the engine running, the fuse could blow.
- Risk
- This results in a loss of power assist to the brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will rewire the back-up brake pump circuit. Owner notification began july 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 01V117000 · Recall details
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Is the 2001 Freightliner MT-45 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Freightliner MT-45, close to a typical MT-45 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Freightliner MT-45?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 Freightliner MT-45 have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and electrical system.
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