NHTSA vehicle safety data

2000 Freightliner MT45 Recalls & Complaints

The 2000 Freightliner MT45 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of October 21, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.

Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "MT-45".

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Freightliner MT45. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2000 Freightliner MT45 owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Freightliner MT45, describing incidents dated February 25, 2003 to August 31, 2005.

Most-cited components

Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints

Newest complaints

ODI #10138924 · Filed October 6, 2005
DT: 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT45. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL PUMP FAILED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2003. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER FROM 75-35 MPH. ON A SEVEN MILE DRIVE THE VEHICLE VARIED WITH FREQUENT SPEED VARIATIONS, EVERY 10- 15 SECONDS, THE ENTIRE SEVEN MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP; THEY…
ODI #10138921 · Filed October 6, 2005
DT: 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT45. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 31, 2005. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT INSTALLED A LIFT PUMP AND A LIFT PUMP INDICATOR FAILURE LIGHT. HE NOTICED SUDDEN AND UNANNOUNCED ENGINE FAILURE WHILE…

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FMVSS 120/ TIRE INFORMATION RATING

NHTSA #05V138000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported April 5, 2005 · FREIGHTLINER LLC

Potentially affected: 500 vehicles

Freightliner campaign FL-444 · Owners notified September 12, 2005 · Vehicles built July 28, 2000 – October 15, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN VAN CHASSIS WITH SINGLE REAR TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE REAR TIRE RATING WAS INCORRECTLY ENTERED IN THE GAWR/GVWR CALCULATION PROGRAM ON CERTAIN SINGLE REAR TIRES. THE REAR GAWR AND GVWR WILL BE INCORRECT WHEN THE GAWR IS LIMITED BY THE TIRE CAPACITY ON CHASSIS WITH THESE TIRES.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE TREAD WEAR OR TIRE FAILURE DURING NORMAL DRIVING WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAIL NEW CHASSIS IDENTIFICATION LABELS WITH THE CORRECT GAWR, GVWR, AND TIRE INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-444.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

FREIGHTLINER/TRW TIE ROD ENDS (20EDL)

NHTSA #01V140007 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported September 17, 2001 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 75,000 vehicles

Owners notified November 8, 2001 · Vehicles built April 30, 2000 – June 30, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN MERITOR AXLES. THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.

Safety consequence

THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2001. 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

FREIGHTLINER/ELECTRICAL RELAY CORROSION

NHTSA #01V116000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported April 13, 2001 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 1,400 vehicles

Freightliner campaign FL-278 · Owners notified July 23, 2001 · Vehicles built June 1, 2000 – January 5, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS. WATER COULD ENTER THE ELECTRICAL RELAYS RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SEALED RELAY AND FUSE BOX WITH SEALED RELAYS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 23, 2001. 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

FREIGHTLINER/BACK-UP BRAKE PUMP WIRING

NHTSA #01V117000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported April 13, 2001 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 1,354 vehicles

Freightliner campaign FL-283 · Owners notified July 23, 2001 · Vehicles built June 1, 2000 – January 5, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS. THE BACK-UP BRAKE PUMP WAS WIRED TO A 25 AMP FUSED CIRCUIT INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 50 AMP FUSED CIRCUIT. IF THE BACK-UP HYDRAULIC BRAKE PUMP WERE TO ENGAGE DUE TO A FAILURE IN THE PRIMARY BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM OR THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE FUSE COULD BLOW.

Safety consequence

THIS RESULTS IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE BACK-UP BRAKE PUMP CIRCUIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 23, 2001. 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

FREIGHTLINER/ALLISON TRANSMISSION

NHTSA #00V229001 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported August 17, 2000 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 594 vehicles

Freightliner campaign FL-267 · Vehicles built April 19, 2000 – July 18, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, SHUTTLE BUSES, TRANSIT BUSES AND STEP VANS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 1000 OR 2400 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS CAN EXPERIENCE PARK PAWL TO REAR COVER INTERFERENCE DUE TO AN OUT OF FLATNESS CONDITION.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE NON-ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARK PAWL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR IS MOVED TO THE PARK POSITION, RESULTING IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

ALLISON TRANSMISSION IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE VEHICLE, REPLACE THE PARK PAWL, AND REINSTALL THE TRANSMISSION IN THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2000. 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 ALLISON AT 1-800-252-5283 OR FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2000 Freightliner MT45. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Freightliner MT45.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10138924

Incident: February 25, 2003 · Filed: October 6, 2005

DT: 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT45. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL PUMP FAILED ON FEBRUARY 25, 2003. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER FROM 75-35 MPH. ON A SEVEN MILE DRIVE THE VEHICLE VARIED WITH FREQUENT SPEED VARIATIONS, EVERY 10- 15 SECONDS, THE ENTIRE SEVEN MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP; THEY CHECKED THE ENGINE FOR STALLING INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND 299 COUNTS OF FAULT CODE 364. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, BUT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT WARRANTY THE PROBLEM *AK

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10138921

Incident: August 31, 2005 · Filed: October 6, 2005

DT: 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT45. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 31, 2005. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT INSTALLED A LIFT PUMP AND A LIFT PUMP INDICATOR FAILURE LIGHT. HE NOTICED SUDDEN AND UNANNOUNCED ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON MAIN STREET TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER WITH A DEAD ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE CONSUMER'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED FREIGHTLINER, AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE WAS NO WARRANTY COVERAGE. ALSO CONTACTED CUMMINS, AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NO WARRANTY COVERAGE . *AK

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