2001 Freightliner MT-45
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2001 Freightliner MT-45. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 2001 Freightliner MT-45. Newest first.
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 single rear tires. the rear gawr and gvwr will be incorrect…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause premature tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving which could cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will mail new chassis identification labels with the correct gawr, gvwr, and tire information. the recall began on september 12, 2005. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle description: step vans. water could enter the electrical relays resulting in an electrical short.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could potentially cause an electrical fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new sealed relay and fuse box with sealed relays. owner notification began july 23, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle description: step vans. the back-up brake pump was wired to a 25 amp fused circuit instead of the required 50 amp fused circuit. if the back-up hydraulic brake pump were to engage due to a failure in the primary brake assist system or the brakes are applied without the engine running, the fuse could blow.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This results in a loss of power assist to the brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will rewire the back-up brake pump circuit. owner notification began july 23, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 freightliner MT-45. while driving approximately 30 mph, the fuel lift pump failed and caused the engine to stall. the contact called a repair center and was informed that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 05e054000 (fuel system, other:delivery:fuel…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 freightliner MT-45. while driving approximately 30 mph, the fuel lift pump failed and caused the engine to stall. the contact called a repair center and was informed that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 05e054000 (fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump), although the failures were identical. the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer provided no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 104,251.
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