2000 Freightliner MT
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2000 Freightliner MT. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2000 Freightliner MT. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
7 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring · Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
While driving motorhome at night headlights blinked out. dealer replaced switch, and again lights began to blink on and off. *ak the consumer states the vehicle had steering , brakes and cruise control problems. Currently, the wiring haeness failure caused the head light to go out. *yh
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system
The retainer cap on the left end of the rear anti-sway bar broke. *slc
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
While driving throttle got stuck in the open position while using cruise control . Dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle IS on a chevrolet P30 chassis: when placing vehicle in reverse the automatic transmission park mechanism engaged, preventing any vehicle movement. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer repaired cam mechanism twice, but problem still occurred. owner resorted to a dash mounted "bypass" switch to over-ride system to allow shift into reverse. *ak *ML
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Received recall notice 99v01200 in the mail. Contacted dealer. Was informed parts were not available. Contacted manufacturer & received recorded message. dealer was helpful, but was not able to do repairs because parts for spare tire carrier were not available. *Ak
- Parking brake › Conventional · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Ongoing intermittent problem with vehicle locking up driveshaft whenever gear IS shifted out of park into reverse. Also, parking brake failed to release which caused vehicle to lock up. vehicle was in/out of dealer shop on three occasions and problem still occurs. Seeking help in this mater. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
Black smoke eminated from the exhaust pipe along with large amounts of raw fuel when attempting to run generator.
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