try.vin
Log in

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2002 Freightliner MT Recalls & Complaints

The 2002 Freightliner MT has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Freightliner MT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2002 Freightliner MT owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Freightliner MT.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #831379 · Filed

    THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END SUSPENSION. FRONT END SUSPENSION BROKE TWICE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROBLEM HAS BEEN RESOLVED. *AK *TT

  • ODI #527792 · Filed

    AUTO PARK BRAKE AND MANUAL EMERGENCY PARK BRAKE FAILURE. VEHICLE WILL ROLL FORWARD WHEN EITHER ARE APPLIED.

Read all 2 complaints

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.

Other Freightliner MT model years

Check your 2002 Freightliner MT VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Freightliner MT at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

Check a Freightliner VIN