2001 FREIGHTLINER MT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT
The 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Otherstorage (1 complaint), Structurebodydoor (1 complaint), and Suspensionfront (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT, potentially affecting up to 10,706 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 →Recall 96V259000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 57 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 95V118000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 59 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Otherstorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
WINNEBAGO LUXOR MOTOR COACH. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM FAILURE.
PROPANE TANK WAS MOUNTED WITH BOLTS TOO SMALL, CAUSING THE TANK TO FALL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MT
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER MT — 0 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER MT — 0 complaints
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT — 25 complaints
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT — 9 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT (current)
- 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