2001 Freightliner MT
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2001 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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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- Suspension › Front
Front suspension had a extremely violent vibrition. Vibration IS so hard it has throwen passenger out of seat, and it broke a mirror, consumer almost totally lost control on the highway. it did not happen all the time. *Ak the vibration IS initiated with a small bump in the road. *yh
- Structure › Body › Door
Winnebago luxor motor coach. Remote keyless entry system failure.
- Fuel system, other › Storage
Propane tank was mounted with bolts too small, causing the tank to fall. the dealer has been notified. *ak
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