8
recalls
The Freightliner MT45 has 8 recalls covering 100,218 vehicles as reported; model year 2009 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 2009: 3
Units affected
100K
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 MT45 by component
- Steering2 · 76K units
- Electrical system1 · 62 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 58 units
- Equipment1 · 269 units
- Fuel system, other1 · 8,310 units
- Power train1 · 255 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 16K units
Freightliner MT45 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2013 | Fccc MBC; Freightliner MT45, MT55 (2014): Electrical systemNo. 13V640000 | Crash risk | 62 |
| Dec 16, 2013 | Freightliner Business Class M2, MT45, MT55 (2009-2014): Power trainNo. 13V634000 | Crash risk | 255 |
| Oct 8, 2010 | Fccc S2; Freightliner Business Class M2, MT45; Sterling Acterra (2007-2010): Engine and engine coolingNo. 10V472000 | Fire | 58 |
| Nov 19, 2009 | Chevrolet C4500, C4500 NA, C5500, C6500 and 17 more (2007-2009): EquipmentNo. 09V456000 | Fire | 269 |
| Oct 5, 2005 | Fccc XB-R, XC; Freightliner Cargo, MB55 and 11 more (2004-2006): Fuel system, otherNo. 05V469000 | Crash risk | 8,310 |
| Sep 17, 2001 | Freightliner Argosy, Century, FLD, FLN and 4 more (1999-2000): SteeringNo. 01V140007 | Crash risk | 75,000 |
| Sep 20, 1999 | Freightliner MT45, MT55 (1995-1999): Vehicle speed controlNo. 99V255000 | Other or not stated | 15,761 |
| Apr 12, 1999 | Freightliner MT35, MT45 (1996-1998): SteeringNo. 99V033003 | Crash risk | 503 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2014 Freightliner MT45 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2014 Freightliner MT45. 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 MT45 have?
8 recalls cover the Freightliner MT45, for 100,218 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is steering (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Freightliner MT45?
Suspension: named in 1 of the 1 safety complaints about the Freightliner MT45. 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.