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1996 Freightliner MT10 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 1996 Freightliner MT10. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recall
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owner complaints to NHTSA

1 safety recall for the 1996 Freightliner MT10

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Springs (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 99V026000 Reported 1,770 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The hook on the throttle return springs can fracture at low mileage.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle springs with heavier springs and a new anchor.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Freightliner MT10. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Freightliner MT10 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner MT10 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1995 Freightliner MT1010
1996 Freightliner MT1010

Checking a specific 1996 Freightliner MT10

How do I know if my 1996 Freightliner MT10 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Freightliner MT10; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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 99V026000).

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.

Other Freightliner models

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.