1996 Freightliner MT12 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MT12 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1996 Freightliner MT12 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1996 Freightliner MT12 recalls (1)
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Vehicle speed control:springs
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The hook on the throttle return springs can fracture at low mileage.
Risk: The throttle may not return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the throttle springs with heavier springs and a new anchor.
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.
Other Freightliner MT12 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 MT12 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Freightliner MT12?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Freightliner MT12?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Freightliner MT12 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MT12 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.