NHTSA vehicle safety data

2001 Freightliner MT45 Recalls & Complaints

The 2001 Freightliner MT45 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 2001 Freightliner MT45. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2001 Freightliner MT45 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Freightliner MT45, describing incidents dated June 13, 2008.

Most-cited components

Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10231721 · Filed June 20, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT-45. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FUEL LIFT PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE CONTACT CALLED A REPAIR CENTER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05E054000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL…

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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/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).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2001 Freightliner MT45. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Freightliner MT45.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10231721

Incident: June 13, 2008 · Filed: June 20, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FREIGHTLINER MT-45. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FUEL LIFT PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STALL. THE CONTACT CALLED A REPAIR CENTER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05E054000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 104,251.

Other Freightliner MT45 model years

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