5
recalls
The Freightliner MT has 5 recalls covering 17,740 vehicles as reported; model year 2001 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2001: 3
Units affected
18K
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Freightliner MT by component
- Equipment2 · 11K units
- Fuel system, other1 · 57 units
- Power train1 · 1,993 units
- Steering1 · 5,041 units
Freightliner MT recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 1998 | Freightliner MB, MT, XB (1993-1997): SteeringNo. 98V156000 | Crash risk | 5,041 |
| Sep 2, 1997 | Freightliner MB-60, MB-70, MB-80, MT and 2 more (1992-1997): Power trainNo. 97V090002 | Other or not stated | 1,993 |
| Feb 3, 1997 | Forest River Motorhome; Freightliner MT; Itasca Adventurer, Elandan and 12 more (1987-2002): EquipmentNo. 97V012000 | Crash risk | 10,590 |
| Dec 27, 1996 | Freightliner MT (2001): Fuel system, otherNo. 96V259000 | Injury | 57 |
| Jun 12, 1995 | Freightliner MT (2001): EquipmentNo. 95V118000 | Crash risk | 59 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2002 Freightliner MT recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2002 Freightliner MT. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Freightliner MT have?
5 recalls cover the Freightliner MT, for 17,740 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is equipment (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Freightliner MT?
Suspension: named in 9 of the 22 safety complaints about the Freightliner MT, then equipment (3). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.