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2001 Freightliner MT problems

The most common problem on the 2001 Freightliner MT is fuel and propulsion system. Its complaint count is close to a typical MT model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
3
Worst area
Fuel system

The worst 2001 Freightliner MT problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Fuel system
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Problems by type

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  • Fuel system
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls 3

Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rackReported February 3, 1997 · 10,590 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The spare tire carrier hoist components can become loose while traveling and allow the spare tire to move from its stored position to the road surface.
Risk
The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Remedy
Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.

Recall number 97V012000 · Recall details

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mountingReported December 27, 1996 · 57 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motor homes built on a chevrolet chassis. The frame rail extension will not support a full liquid propane (lp) gas tank. Vibration of the tank can cause the mounting hardware to become loose and eventualy could cause the tank to fall off.
Risk
If the lp tank fell off, bodily injury and/or property damage could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install a rail support for the lp tank.

Recall number 96V259000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported June 12, 1995 · 59 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The certification label on these vehicles has incorrect tire pressure data. A tire pressure rating of 110 psi was listed for both front and rear tires. The proper tire pressure values are 90 psi front and 80 psi rear.
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: incorrect inflation of tires causes excessive uneven tire wear that can result in tire failure and an accident.
Remedy
Correct certification labels will be mailed to owners with instructions for installing the label on their vehicles. If owners prefer, their dealer can install the label for them.

Recall number 95V118000 · Recall details

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What 2001 Freightliner MT owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Suspension · CA

Front suspension had a extremely violent vibrition. Vibration is so hard it has throwen passenger out of seat, and it broke a mirror, consumer almost totally lost control on the highway. It did not happen all the time. *ak the vibration is initiated with a small bump in the road.

Filed Aug 11, 1999 · Fuel system · TN

Propane tank was mounted with bolts too small, causing the tank to fall. The dealer has been notified.

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Questions about the 2001 Freightliner MT

Is the 2001 Freightliner MT reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Freightliner MT, close to a typical MT model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Freightliner MT?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).

How many recalls does the 2001 Freightliner MT have?

3 recalls, covering equipment and fuel system, other.

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