2001 Freightliner Mt Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2001 Freightliner Mt has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,706 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 97V012000 1997-02-03 10,590 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 96V259000 1996-12-27 57 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

IF THE LP TANK FELL OFF, BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RAIL SUPPORT FOR THE LP TANK.

EQUIPMENT 95V118000 1995-06-12 59 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCORRECT INFLATION OF TIRES CAUSES EXCESSIVE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR THAT CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2000-05-15

“Propane tank was mounted with bolts too small, causing the tank to fall. The dealer has been notified. *ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE

“Winnebago luxor motor coach. Remote keyless entry system failure.”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Freightliner Mt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.