1998 Freightliner Mt recalls & problems

The 1998 Freightliner Mt has 1 safety recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is suspension (7 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints10filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack

NHTSA recall 97V012000 · Feb 3, 1997 · 10,590 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Suspension Front; Front › Shock absorber	7	—
Structure Body › Door › Hinge and attachments; Frame and members	5	—
Equipment Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift; Recreational vehicle/trailer	4	—
Engine and engine cooling Cooling system › Fan; Engine › Gasoline	3	—
Electrical system Alternator/generator/regulator; 12v/24v/48v battery	3	—
Steering Gear box (other than rack and pinion)	2	—
Power train Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Dec 9, 1998Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
THE BEARING RUSTED IN GEAR BOX AND SUDDENLY LOCKED-UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN FAILURE. *YC
Aug 3, 1994Suspension
SUSPENSION DOES NOT CONTAIN A LOCK OUT VALVE/SWITCH TO PREVENT INTERACTION BETWEEN THE LEVELING JACKS TAGAXLES AND AIR SUSPENSION.
Apr 3, 1995Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
LOSS OF SHOCK ON FRONT END RESULTED IN VEHICLE BEING DIFFICULT TO STEER.
Apr 3, 1995Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
LOSS OF SHOCK ON FRONT END RESULTED IN VEHICLE BEING DIFFICULT TO STEER.
Aug 3, 1994Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
HWH HYDRAULIC LEVELING JACK WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY UNDER MOST PARKING CONDITIONS. THE JACKS ARE USED TO LEVEL AND STABILIZE THE VEHICLE WHEN PARKED. THE LEVELING JACK EXTENDS AND THE VEHICLE WOULD FALL OFF DURING THE LEVELING PROCESS.
Sep 18, 1997Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
DESIGN/LOCATION OF TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES CAUSES LINES TO RUB AGAINST RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE RUBBING CAUSES THE LINES TO WEAR, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FLUID SPRAYING ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, ALMOST CAUSING FIRE.
Apr 15, 1996Suspension › Front
WHEN DRIVING THE MOTOR HOME PULLED TO LEFT AND RIGHT/WANDERED. TAKEN TO FIFTEEN DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS. IT WAS REALIGNED THREE TIMES, STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
Oct 1, 1996Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
HYDRAULIC JACKS FAILED.

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.