2002 FREIGHTLINER MT — 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
The 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT 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:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 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 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END SUSPENSION. FRONT END SUSPENSION BROKE TWICE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROBLEM HAS BEEN RESOLVED. *AK *TT
AUTO PARK BRAKE AND MANUAL EMERGENCY PARK BRAKE FAILURE. VEHICLE WILL ROLL FORWARD WHEN EITHER ARE APPLIED.
Safety Rating for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MT
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER MT — 0 complaints
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT — 25 complaints
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT — 9 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT — 3 complaints
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER MT (current)
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