There have been 5 safety recalls for the Freightliner MT. 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.
This condition can lead to loss of steering control.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Freightliner MB, 1994 Freightliner MB, 1995 Freightliner MB, 1996 Freightliner MB, 1997 Freightliner MB, 1993 Freightliner MT, 1994 Freightliner MT, 1995 Freightliner MT, 1996 Freightliner MT, 1997 Freightliner MT, 1993 Freightliner XB, 1994 Freightliner XB, 1995 Freightliner XB, 1996 Freightliner XB, 1997 Freightliner XB |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Freightliner MB-60, 1997 Freightliner MB-60, 1996 Freightliner MB-70, 1997 Freightliner MB-70, 1996 Freightliner MB-80, 1997 Freightliner MB-80, 1992 Freightliner MT, 1993 Freightliner MT, 1994 Freightliner MT, 1995 Freightliner MT, 1996 Freightliner MT, 1997 Freightliner MT, 1992 Freightliner VB, 1993 Freightliner VB, 1994 Freightliner VB, 1995 Freightliner VB, 1992 Freightliner XB, 1993 Freightliner XB, 1994 Freightliner XB, 1995 Freightliner XB, 1996 Freightliner XB, 1997 Freightliner XB |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Forest River Motorhome, 1998 Freightliner MT, 2000 Freightliner MT, 2001 Freightliner MT, 2002 Freightliner MT, 1992 Itasca Adventurer, 1993 Itasca Adventurer, 1994 Itasca Adventurer, 1995 Itasca Adventurer, 1996 Itasca Adventurer, 1997 Itasca Adventurer, 1991 Itasca Elandan, 1993 Itasca Suncruiser, 1995 Itasca Suncruiser, 1997 Itasca Suncruiser, 1993 Itasca Sundance, 1994 Itasca Sundance, 1990 Itasca Sunflyer, 1991 Itasca Sunflyer, 1992 Itasca Sunflyer, 1993 Itasca Sunflyer, 1997 Itasca Sunflyer, 1987 Itasca Sunrise, 1988 Itasca Sunrise, 1992 Winnebago Adventurer, 1993 Winnebago Adventurer, 1994 Winnebago Adventurer, 1995 Winnebago Adventurer, 1996 Winnebago Adventurer, 1997 Winnebago Adventurer, 1995 Winnebago Brave, 1996 Winnebago Brave, 1994 Winnebago Chieftain, 1991 Winnebago Elandan, 1992 Winnebago Elante, 1993 Winnebago Elante, 1994 Winnebago Elante, 1993 Winnebago Minnie Winnie, 1994 Winnebago Minnie Winnie, 1993 Winnebago Shell, 1989 Winnebago Winnebago |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the lp tank fell off, bodily injury and/or property damage could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Freightliner MT |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance: incorrect inflation of tires causes excessive uneven tire wear that can result in tire failure and an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Freightliner MT |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 21, 1998 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 5,041 |
| Sep. 2, 1997 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 1,993 |
| Feb. 3, 1997 | Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack | 10,590 |
| Dec. 27, 1996 | Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 57 |
| Jun. 12, 1995 | Equipment:other:labels | 59 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2002 Freightliner MT | 1 |
| 2001 Freightliner MT | 3 |
| 2000 Freightliner MT | 1 |
| 1998 Freightliner MT | 1 |
| 1997 Freightliner MT | 2 |
| 1996 Freightliner MT | 2 |
| 1995 Freightliner MT | 2 |
| 1994 Freightliner MT | 2 |
| 1993 Freightliner MT | 2 |
| 1992 Freightliner MT | 1 |