2000 Freightliner Mt recalls and problems

The 2000 Freightliner Mt has 1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2000 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

7complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Equipment

Feb 3, 1997 · NHTSA campaign 97V012000 · 10,590 vehicles

Problem: The 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.

Original NHTSA wording

THE 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.

Risk: The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.

Original NHTSA wording

THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.

Owner 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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2000 vs. other Freightliner Mt years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2000. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2000 Freightliner Mt have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2000 Freightliner Mt, the latest from Feb 3, 1997 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Freightliner Mt?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (2), electrical system (1), equipment (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.