2001 Freightliner MT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MT years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Freightliner MT. That ranks 3rd out of 7 MT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, other (1 complaints, 33%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Freightliner MT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Freightliner MT recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
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.
Risk: The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: Vehicle description: motor homes built on a chevrolet chassis. The frame rail extension will not support a full liquid propane (lp) gas tank. Vibration of the tank can cause the mounting hardware to become loose and eventualy could cause the tank to fall off.
Risk: If the lp tank fell off, bodily injury and/or property damage could occur.
Fix: Dealers will install a rail support for the lp tank.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: The certification label on these vehicles has incorrect tire pressure data. A tire pressure rating of 110 psi was listed for both front and rear tires. The proper tire pressure values are 90 psi front and 80 psi rear.
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: incorrect inflation of tires causes excessive uneven tire wear that can result in tire failure and an accident.
Fix: Correct certification labels will be mailed to owners with instructions for installing the label on their vehicles. If owners prefer, their dealer can install the label for them.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Front suspension had a extremely violent vibrition. Vibration is so hard it has throwen passenger out of seat, and it broke a mirror, consumer almost totally lost control on the highway. It did not happen all the time. *ak the vibration is initiated with a small bump in the road. *yh
Propane tank was mounted with bolts too small, causing the tank to fall. The dealer has been notified. *ak
Winnebago luxor motor coach. Remote keyless entry system failure.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Freightliner MT?
Owners most often report fuel system, other, structure, suspension problems. The top one, fuel system, other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Freightliner MT?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Freightliner MT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MT model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.