There have been 8 safety recalls for the Freightliner MT-45. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Freightliner MT-45.
These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Fccc B2, 2004 Fccc B2, 2005 Fccc B2, 2006 Fccc B2, 2007 Fccc B2, 2008 Fccc B2, 2003 Fccc XC, 2004 Fccc XC, 2005 Fccc XC, 2006 Fccc XC, 2007 Fccc XC, 2008 Fccc XC, 2003 Freightliner Argosy, 2004 Freightliner Argosy, 2005 Freightliner Argosy, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2007 Freightliner Argosy, 2008 Freightliner Argosy, 2003 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2004 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2005 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2003 Freightliner Century St, 2004 Freightliner Century St, 2005 Freightliner Century St, 2006 Freightliner Century St, 2007 Freightliner Century St, 2008 Freightliner Century St, 2003 Freightliner Classic, 2004 Freightliner Classic, 2005 Freightliner Classic, 2006 Freightliner Classic, 2007 Freightliner Classic, 2008 Freightliner Classic, 2003 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2004 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2005 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2006 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2007 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2008 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2003 Freightliner Columbia, 2004 Freightliner Columbia, 2005 Freightliner Columbia, 2006 Freightliner Columbia, 2007 Freightliner Columbia, 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 2003 Freightliner Coronado, 2004 Freightliner Coronado, 2005 Freightliner Coronado, 2006 Freightliner Coronado, 2007 Freightliner Coronado, 2008 Freightliner Coronado, 2003 Freightliner Fl112 Business Class, 2004 Freightliner Fl112 Business Class, 2005 Freightliner Fl112 Business Class, 2006 Freightliner Fl112 Business Class, 2007 Freightliner Fl112 Business Class, 2008 Freightliner Fl112 Business Class, 2003 Freightliner Fl80 Business Class, 2004 Freightliner Fl80 Business Class, 2005 Freightliner Fl80 Business Class, 2006 Freightliner Fl80 Business Class, 2007 Freightliner Fl80 Business Class, 2008 Freightliner Fl80 Business Class, 2003 Freightliner FLD112, 2004 Freightliner FLD112, 2005 Freightliner FLD112, 2006 Freightliner FLD112, 2007 Freightliner FLD112, 2008 Freightliner FLD112, 2003 Freightliner FLD120, 2004 Freightliner FLD120, 2005 Freightliner FLD120, 2006 Freightliner FLD120, 2007 Freightliner FLD120, 2008 Freightliner FLD120, 2003 Freightliner Fld120sd, 2004 Freightliner Fld120sd, 2005 Freightliner Fld120sd, 2006 Freightliner Fld120sd, 2007 Freightliner Fld120sd, 2008 Freightliner Fld120sd, 2003 Freightliner MT-45, 2004 Freightliner MT-45, 2005 Freightliner MT-45, 2006 Freightliner MT-45, 2007 Freightliner MT-45, 2008 Freightliner MT-45, 2003 Freightliner MT-55, 2004 Freightliner MT-55, 2005 Freightliner MT-55, 2006 Freightliner MT-55, 2007 Freightliner MT-55, 2008 Freightliner MT-55, 2003 Sterling A-line, 2004 Sterling A-line, 2005 Sterling A-line, 2006 Sterling A-line, 2007 Sterling A-line, 2008 Sterling A-line, 2003 Sterling Acterra, 2004 Sterling Acterra, 2005 Sterling Acterra, 2006 Sterling Acterra, 2007 Sterling Acterra, 2008 Sterling Acterra, 2003 Sterling L-line, 2004 Sterling L-line, 2005 Sterling L-line, 2006 Sterling L-line, 2007 Sterling L-line, 2008 Sterling L-line, 2003 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, 2003 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
| Recall Summary: Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between July 2002 and July 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied. The cruise control may not immediately deactivate when the service brakes are applied. Either condition may lead to a crash without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Freightliner MT-45, 2007 Freightliner MT-55 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: On certain walk-in vans, the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications. The cruise control may not immediately deactivate when the service brakes are applied. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Fccc Xb-r, 2005 Fccc Xb-r, 2005 Fccc XC, 2006 Fccc XC, 2004 Freightliner Cargo, 2005 Freightliner Cargo, 2004 Freightliner MB55, 2005 Freightliner MB55, 2004 Freightliner MC, 2005 Freightliner MC, 2005 Freightliner MT-45, 2005 Freightliner MT-55, 2004 Freightliner MT45, 2004 Freightliner MT55, 2004 Freightliner XB, 2005 Freightliner XB, 2004 Freightliner Xb-s, 2005 Freightliner Xb-s, 2004 Freightliner Xc-r, 2005 Freightliner Xc-r, 2004 Freightliner Xc-s, 2005 Freightliner Xc-s, 2004 Sterling Cargo, 2005 Sterling Cargo, 2004 Thomas Mvp Ef, 2005 Thomas Mvp Ef |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Summary: Certain 2004 and 2005 freightliner van, motor home, shuttle bus, and school bus chassis manufactured between January 2004 and may 2005. Erratic voltage supply to the fuel lift pump causes premature wear of the pump.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could cause premature tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving which could cause a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Freightliner MT-45, 2001 Freightliner MT-45, 2002 Freightliner MT-45, 2003 Freightliner MT-45, 2004 Freightliner MT-45 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Freightliner Argosy, 2000 Freightliner Argosy, 1999 Freightliner Century, 2000 Freightliner Century, 1999 Freightliner FLD, 2000 Freightliner FLD, 1999 Freightliner FLN, 2000 Freightliner FLN, 2000 Freightliner MT-45, 1999 Freightliner MT45, 1999 Freightliner MT55, 2000 Freightliner MT55, 1999 Sterling Acterra, 2000 Sterling Acterra |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 16, 2007 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 75,000 |
| Aug. 31, 2006 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 3,300 |
| Oct. 5, 2005 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump | 8,310 |
| Apr. 5, 2005 | Equipment:other:labels | 500 |
| Sep. 17, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 75,000 |
| Apr. 13, 2001 | Electrical System:wiring | 1,354 |
| Apr. 13, 2001 | Electrical System:wiring | 1,400 |
| Aug. 17, 2000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 594 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2008 Freightliner MT-45 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner MT-45 | 2 |
| 2006 Freightliner MT-45 | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner MT-45 | 2 |
| 2004 Freightliner MT-45 | 2 |
| 2003 Freightliner MT-45 | 2 |
| 2002 Freightliner MT-45 | 1 |
| 2001 Freightliner MT-45 | 3 |
| 2000 Freightliner MT-45 | 5 |