2001 Freightliner MT-45 recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2001 Freightliner MT-45, covering 3,254 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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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
Questions about the 2001 Freightliner MT-45 recalls
How do I check if my 2001 Freightliner MT-45 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2001 Freightliner MT-45 have?
3, covering equipment and electrical system.
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