2002 FREIGHTLINER MT-45 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT-45
The 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT-45 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebodyhood (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT-45
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT-45, potentially affecting up to 500 vehicles.
Recall 05V138000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 500 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 WHEN THE GAWR...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT-45
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT-45. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodyhood | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
INQUIRING ABOUT SAFETY RECALLS ON A 2002 18FT FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS MT45 STEP VAN AND REPORTING A PROBLEM WITH THE HOOD OF HIS VEHICLE. * CB *JB
THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE IS POORLY CONSTRUCTED. THE HOOD NEVER SHUTS IN THE SAME PLACE TWICE AND THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ADJUST THE HEADLIGHTS. THE HOOD ALSO KEEPS GETTING PULLED BY THE STRAPS MEANT TO HOLD IT DOWN. *MR *NLM *NLM
Safety Rating for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT-45
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT-45 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT-45
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT-45
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MT-45
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT-45 — 2 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT-45 — 1 complaint
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT-45 (current)
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER MT-45 — 0 complaints
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER MT-45 — 0 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER MT-45 — 0 complaints
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER MT-45 — 0 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER MT-45 — 0 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints