2008 Freightliner MT45
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2008 Freightliner MT45. Newest first.
Daimler trucks IS recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 freightliner business class M2, custom chassis MT45, S2 chassis, and stering acterra vehicles manufactured from october 5, 2006, through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. Overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. the safety recall began on december 30, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix SR-7 spring brake control valves. the parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. pieces of the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Suspension
I have a freightliner step van and I work for fedex. I bought this van brand new almost two years ago and ever since I started driving it I noticed that the suspension was terrible. the vehicle push and pulls all over the road, the front end makes noises like something IS loose, and it sways all…
I have a freightliner step van and I work for fedex. I bought this van brand new almost two years ago and ever since I started driving it I noticed that the suspension was terrible. the vehicle push and pulls all over the road, the front end makes noises like something IS loose, and it sways all over the road. I have been in contact with corporate freightliner and they did change the front leaf springs(so called flat style leaf spring). it made a little improvement, but the noises still persist and it still IS all over the road. this van does things that I never thought a van could do. the van also has a wobble to it since the beginning and the front end shakes at around 50mph. I have had this vehicle to the dealer five times, but I am told that nothing IS wrong. I have offered corporate freightliner a chance to spend a day with me and have one of their engineers drive it, but was never taken up on the offer. I have said to corporate, that this van IS a nightmare. I had a p1000(mt55) before the p700(mt45) that I currently have now so I know how these vehicles ride. I have been trying to solve this problem for two years and I really feel that freightliner knows the true reason for my headaches. my feeling IS that I think that the put the wrong leaf springs on this vehicle and the other MT45 at the terminal. when this van arrived it looked like a drag car(the front was noticeably lower than the back). I was ripping down front tires and going for wheel alignments per freightliner and the alignments came back fine, but my tires were being cut down. I have expressed my concerns with management at our terminal as well as the regional safety director at fedex and she said she would make some calls and get back to me, but she never did. this van shakes, wobbles, throws me all over the road and feels like it IS going to fall apart, but I never get any answers. I really am concerned and nervous driving this van. it IS not right. please--please-- help me!!!!!!! *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10195659SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
- 10176742Service Solution for Actia Instruments to Ametek (AMI) Instruments. After-market purchasing has incurred numerous issues in obtaining service replacement parts at a reasonable price from current vendor Actia. FCCC Engineering developed the attached service parts and installation instructions from Ametek to serve as replacement service parts when a replacement instrument panel is needed.
- 10163599Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
- 10162269Service Solution 1033335 Actia Instruments to Ametek (AMI) Instruments
- 1012970812-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater
- 1012970714TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100
- 1012970615TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps
- 1012970515TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology
- 1012970415TS10Rev DD Engine Platform Coolant Filter
- 1012969715CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC
- 1012969615CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink 8.02
- 1012966115-017 Detroit: Updated Fuel Injector SDTs
- 1012966015-016-DLR New Essential Tool For CPWA, CPPRA, Ltd CPPRA, & DSDWC Parties: Cadex CA-12 Battery Tester
- 1012965915-015 Warranty Exclusions Reminder
- 1012964615-009_Detroit_New_SDTs
- 1012964515Tl5 davco shop pro fxp 95
- 1012964415TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
- 1012962715CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
- 1012962215-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
- 1012881314TL5 ABS Power Line Carrier Converter Available Through PDC
- 1012881214TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100
- 1012881114TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
- 10128809713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant
- 10128808715-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Coolant Los
- 10128807714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
- 10128806712-14 Engine Coolant Temperature
- 1012878914-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File
- 1012878814-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs
- 1012878714-026-DLR SelecTruck Warranty Enhancements
- 1012878514-024-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q1 & Q2
- 1012878414-023 Detroit Axles Pre-Approval Changes
- 1012878314-022 Pre-Approval Threshold Increase From $2,500 to $5,000 USD
- 1012877320-73 - CANCELED: Cascadia Radiator Update?EPA10 with DDC Engines
- 1012877220-75 - CANCELED: Cascadia Radiator Update?EPA10 with Cummins ISX Engines
- 1012874416TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
- 1012873216-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time
- 10128731Warranty Recognition Program Suspension
- 1012873016-009R_OWL Enhancements
- 10128729New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
- 10128728Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
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