NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Freightliner MT Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Freightliner MT has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Freightliner MT. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Freightliner MT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
WINNEBAGO/SPARE TIRE CARRIER
NHTSA #97V012000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Carrier/Rack · NHTSA notice
Reported February 3, 1997 · WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Potentially affected: 10,590 vehicles
Owners notified January 31, 1997 · Vehicles built July 11, 1988 – September 12, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 14, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-515-582-6939.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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