Freightliner Mt-45 2001

Model Mt-45 made in 2001 by Freightliner got 1 consumer complain as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and equipment.

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
01V117000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/2000 to 01/05/2001V (Vehicle)135407/23/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC04/13/200104/24/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: step vans. the back-up brake pump was wired to a 25 amp fused circuit instead of the required 50 amp fused circuit. if the back-up hydraulic brake pump were to engage due to a failure in the primary brake assist system or the brakes are applied without the engine running, the fuse could blow.
Consequence SummaryThis results in a loss of power assist to the brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will rewire the back-up brake pump circuit. owner notification began july 23, 2001. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
01V116000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/2000 to 01/05/2001V (Vehicle)140007/23/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC04/13/200104/24/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: step vans. water could enter the electrical relays resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence SummaryThis could potentially cause an electrical fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a new sealed relay and fuse box with sealed relays. owner notification began july 23, 2001. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
05V138000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 07/28/2000 to 10/15/2004V (Vehicle)50009/12/2005MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC04/05/200504/07/2005571120
Defect SummaryCertain van chassis with single rear tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. the rear tire rating was incorrectly entered in the gawr/gvwr calculation program on certain single rear tires. the rear gawr and gvwr will be incorrect when the gawr is limited by the tire capacity on chassis with these tires.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause premature tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving which could cause a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will mail new chassis identification labels with the correct gawr, gvwr, and tire information. the recall began on september 12, 2005. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-444.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06/13/2008104251
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 freightliner mt-45. while driving approximately 30 mph, the fuel lift pump failed and caused the engine to stall. the contact called a repair center and was informed that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05e054000 (fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump), although the failures were identical. the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer provided no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 104,251.