Freightliner MT recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Freightliner MT, covering 17,740 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Freightliner MT recalls by model year
2002 12001 32000 11998 11997 21996 21995 21994 21993 21992 1
All recalls
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
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
- 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: mounting
- 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: labels
- 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
Questions about the Freightliner MT recalls
How do I check if my Freightliner MT 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 Freightliner MT have?
5, covering steering, power train and equipment.
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