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Safety Recalls of Freightliner MT35 Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Freightliner MT35. 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 MT35.

NHTSA Recall #: 99V033003; Apr. 12, 1999

Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Freightliner MT35, 1997 Freightliner MT35, 1998 Freightliner MT35, 1996 Freightliner MT45, 1997 Freightliner MT45, 1998 Freightliner MT45

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: step vans equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. Front steer axles. The tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 99V026000; Feb. 8, 1999

The throttle may not return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Freightliner MT10, 1996 Freightliner MT10, 1995 Freightliner MT12, 1996 Freightliner MT12, 1995 Freightliner MT13, 1996 Freightliner MT13, 1996 Freightliner MT35, 1997 Freightliner MT35, 1998 Freightliner MT35

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The hook on the throttle return springs can fracture at low mileage. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 00V295000; Oct. 4, 2000

Loss of power steering fluid could cause increased difficulty in steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Freightliner MT35

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: step van chassis. A hose was used in the power steering system that is not compatible with power steering fluid. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Freightliner MT35 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Oct. 4, 2000	Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections	550
Apr. 12, 1999	Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting	503
Feb. 8, 1999	Vehicle Speed Control:springs	1,770

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Freightliner MT35 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
2000 Freightliner MT35	1
1998 Freightliner MT35	2
1997 Freightliner MT35	2
1996 Freightliner MT35	2