2001 Freightliner MT-45 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2001 Freightliner MT-45, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2001 Freightliner MT-45
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
Certain van chassis with single rear tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the rear tire rating was incorrectly entered in the gawr/gvwr calculation program on certain single rear tires. The rear gawr and gvwr…
Remedy: Dealers will mail new chassis identification labels with the correct gawr, gvwr, and tire information. The recall began on september 12, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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Electrical system: wiring
Vehicle description: step vans. Water could enter the electrical relays resulting in an electrical short.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new sealed relay and fuse box with sealed relays. Owner notification began july 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…
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Electrical system: wiring
Vehicle description: step vans. The back-up brake pump was wired to a 25 amp fused circuit instead of the required 50 amp fused circuit. If the back-up hydraulic brake pump were to engage due to a failure in the primary brake assist system or the brakes are applied without the engine running, the fuse could blow.
Remedy: Dealers will rewire the back-up brake pump circuit. Owner notification began july 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Freightliner MT-45 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 104,251 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 freightliner mt-45. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the fuel lift pump failed and caused the engine to stall. The contact called a repair center and was informed that hi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 20, 2008 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Freightliner MT-45 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner MT-45 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2001 Freightliner MT-45
How do I know if my 2001 Freightliner MT-45 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2001 Freightliner MT-45; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Freightliner dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V116000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.