Freightliner Mt 2002

Model Mt made in 2002 by Freightliner got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 2002

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK
97V012000WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.from 07/11/1988 to 09/12/1996V (Vehicle)1059001/31/1997MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC02/03/199702/06/1997
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is expected to begin february 14, 1997. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact winnebago at 1-515-582-6939.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY
9708089712A08/08/199754169Procedure on slide-out room emergency retraction. *yc03/30/1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12/29/199711/24/1997
 Auto park brake and manual emergency park brake failure. vehicle will roll forward when either are applied.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
12/03/1997212/09/1998
 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