CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Freightliner Classic has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).
2001 Freightliner Classic recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Freightliner Classic.
Most common 2001 Freightliner Classic problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
2001 FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC LEFT FRONT STEER TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THE LEFT FENDER, BUMPER AND HOOD WERE DAMAGED. *NM
ENGINE'S HYDRAULIC PUMP AND FAN FAILED. AS A RESULT, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SMOKED BECAUSE ENGINE OVERHEATED. NO FIRE REPORTED. *AK
NO ACCIDENT - NO EVENT - JUST NORMAL DRIVING - STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE CAB UNIT - CLASS 8 VEHICLE - NOW UNSAFE - NOT ROAD WORTHY - 4 YEAR OLD VEHICLE - MANUFACTURER AWARE OF PREVIOUS INCIDENTS WITH SAME DAMAGES TO STRUCTURE - NOT WILLING TO REPAIR UNIT. *AK
COOLANT LEAKED FROM THE TURBO CHARGER ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE, THE LIQUID DRIPPED THROUGH THE PIPE WHICH CAUSED FUMES TO ESCAPE INTO THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
COOLANT LEAKED FROM THE TURBO CHARGER ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE, THE LIQUID DRIPPED THROUGH THE PIPES WHICH CAUSED FUMES TO ESCAPE IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE.*JB
2001 Freightliner Classic questions
Does the 2001 Freightliner Classic have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Freightliner Classic at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Freightliner Classic?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Electrical System (1), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Freightliner Classic has been fixed?
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