no report yet
Mechanical: carrier/rack
Risk. THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
2001 Freightliner MTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2001 Freightliner MT, most often about the fuel system, other. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 5, 2000. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Freightliner MT has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel system, other
1Structure
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2001 Freightliner MT recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. IF THE LP TANK FELL OFF, BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCORRECT INFLATION OF TIRES CAUSES EXCESSIVE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR THAT CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Freightliner.
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other MT year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MT median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'00'01'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2001 MT?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.