8
recalls
The Freightliner MT-45 has 8 recalls covering 165,458 vehicles as reported; model year 2000 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 2000: 5
Units affected
165K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
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-45 by component
- Electrical system2 · 2,754 units
- Equipment1 · 500 units
- Exterior lighting1 · 3,300 units
- Fuel system, other1 · 8,310 units
- Power train1 · 594 units
- Service brakes, air1 · 75K units
- Steering1 · 75K units
Freightliner MT-45 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2007 | Fccc B2, XC; Freightliner Argosy, Business Class M2 and 17 more (2003-2008): Service brakes, airNo. 07V302000 | Crash risk | 75,000 |
| Aug 31, 2006 | Freightliner MT-45, MT-55 (2007): Exterior lightingNo. 06V321000 | Crash risk | 3,300 |
| Oct 5, 2005 | Fccc XB-R, XC; Freightliner Cargo, MB55 and 11 more (2004-2006): Fuel system, otherNo. 05V469000 | Crash risk | 8,310 |
| Apr 5, 2005 | Freightliner MT-45 (2000-2004): EquipmentNo. 05V138000 | Crash risk | 500 |
| Sep 17, 2001 | Freightliner Argosy, Century, FLD, FLN and 4 more (1999-2000): SteeringNo. 01V140007 | Crash risk | 75,000 |
| Apr 13, 2001 | Freightliner MT-45 (2000-2001): Electrical systemNo. 01V117000 | Crash risk | 1,354 |
| Apr 13, 2001 | Freightliner MT-45 (2000-2001): Electrical systemNo. 01V116000 | Fire | 1,400 |
| Aug 17, 2000 | Freightliner Business Class, FLN, FS-65, MB55 and 3 more (2000): Power trainNo. 00V229001 | Crash risk | 594 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2008 Freightliner MT-45 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2008 Freightliner MT-45. 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-45 have?
8 recalls cover the Freightliner MT-45, for 165,458 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Freightliner MT-45?
Fuel system, gasoline: named in 3 of the 5 safety complaints about the Freightliner MT-45, then structure (2). 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.