1997 Freightliner MT recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Freightliner MT, covering 7,034 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: walk-in van and shuttle bus chassis equipped with meritor model fc-921 front axles. Stress cracks can occur in the left front axle steering knuckle.
- Risk
- This condition can lead to loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left hand steering knuckle with a newly designed knuckle with a larger cross section in the area that was cracking.
Recall number 98V156000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: medium and heavy duty trucks chassis equipped with allison 500 series transmission and a bendix 9x3 power apply park brake system. The cam lever of the powered apply brake can move forward, because a hole in the transmission mounting boss was drilled too deep.
- Risk
- This can allow the cam lever to become disengaged from the parking brake shoes. The operator would have no warning that the parking brake was not applied allowing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install shims in the drilled area of the automatic transmission park brake pivot pin hole.
Recall number 97V090002 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Freightliner MT recalls
How do I check if my 1997 Freightliner MT has an open recall?
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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 1997 Freightliner MT have?
2, covering steering and power train.
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