1998 FREIGHTLINER MT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
25
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT
The 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT has received a total of 25 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspensionfront (3 complaints), Suspensionfrontshock Absorber (3 complaints), and Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT, potentially affecting up to 10,590 vehicles.
Recall 97V012000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
| 10,590 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT
25 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionfront | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontshock Absorber | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE BEARING RUSTED IN GEAR BOX AND SUDDENLY LOCKED-UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN FAILURE. *YC
BATTERY FAILED.
GENERATOR EXPERIECES INTERMITTENT FAILURE.
TAG AXLE BRAKES FAILED DUE TO FAULTY WIRING.
FAN FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
Safety Rating for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MT
- 1993 FREIGHTLINER MT — 0 complaints
- 1994 FREIGHTLINER MT — 0 complaints
- 1995 FREIGHTLINER MT — 0 complaints
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER MT — 0 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER MT — 0 complaints
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT (current)
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT — 9 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT — 3 complaints
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT — 2 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