Freightliner Mt45 1998
Model Mt45 made in 1998 by Freightliner got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and suspension. There were some recalls concerningsteering and vehicle speed control.
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V033003 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 05/02/1996 to 11/11/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 503 | 05/19/1999 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/12/1999 | 04/20/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: step vans equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. front steer axles. the tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1999. 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 or spicer at 1-219-483-7174.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V255000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 02/01/1995 to 04/23/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 15761 | 02/03/2000 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/20/1999 | 10/01/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the throttle cable can bind due to misalignment with the fuel pump assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Engine speed will not return to idle after the driver releases the accelerator pedal if the cable is binding. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will realign the cable bracket. the cable assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-244. owner notification began february 3, 2000. 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 1-800-1-800-547-0712.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SF177AB | 10/01/1999 | 612078 | Subject regarding transmission filter relocation. *tt | 06/05/2000 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| SF179A | 09/01/1999 | 612099 | Some vehicles were built with 12k rear springs instead of 10k rear springs. this causes the body to be too high for the standard federal express loading platforms. the modification consists of installing a new 10k rear spring assembl | 06/05/2000 | |