2000 Freightliner MT Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2000 Freightliner MT has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).

1Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your MT?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2000 Freightliner MT recalls

Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack

Recall 97V012Feb 3, 199710,590 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Freightliner MT problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Parking Brake1
Equipment1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Suspension1
Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2001-01-11, Exterior Lighting
WHILE DRIVING MOTORHOME AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS BLINKED OUT. DEALER REPLACED SWITCH, AND AGAIN LIGHTS BEGAN TO BLINK ON AND OFF. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAD STEERING , BRAKES AND CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEMS. CURRENTLY, THE WIRING HAENESS FAILURE CAUSED THE HEAD LIGHT TO GO OUT. *YH
2000-12-19, Suspension
THE RETAINER CAP ON THE LEFT END OF THE REAR ANTI-SWAY BAR BROKE. *SLC
2000-08-09, Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE GOT STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHILE USING CRUISE CONTROL . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
2000-07-11, Power Train
VEHICLE IS ON A CHEVROLET P30 CHASSIS: WHEN PLACING VEHICLE IN REVERSE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM ENGAGED, PREVENTING ANY VEHICLE MOVEMENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPAIRED CAM MECHANISM TWICE, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. OWNER RESORTED TO A DASH MOUNTED "BYPASS" SWITCH TO OVER-RIDE SYSTEM TO ALLOW SHIFT INTO REVERSE. *AK *ML
1999-06-29, Equipment
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99V01200 IN THE MAIL. CONTACTED DEALER. WAS INFORMED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER & RECEIVED RECORDED MESSAGE. DEALER WAS HELPFUL, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO DO REPAIRS BECAUSE PARTS FOR SPARE TIRE CARRIER WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

2000 Freightliner MT questions

Does the 2000 Freightliner MT have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2000 Freightliner MT: Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Freightliner MT?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Parking Brake (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Freightliner MT has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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