NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Oshkosh MT45 Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Oshkosh MT45 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Oshkosh MT45. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Oshkosh dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Oshkosh MT45. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
FREIGHTLINER/AUTO TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #97V052000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Lever and Linkage — Column Shift · NHTSA notice
Reported April 8, 1997 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 5,997 vehicles
Owners notified June 3, 1997 · Vehicles built August 22, 1995 – March 31, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER THAT INCLUDES A PARK BRAKE POSITION. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER/PARK BRAKE LEVER CAN BIND BEFORE FULLY ENGAGING IN THE PARK BRAKE POSITION CAUSING A FALSE PARK CONDITION.
Safety consequence
THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER PLATE IN THE SHIFTER AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "E" CLIP THAT DETAINS THE DETENT PIN.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 6, 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 FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8662.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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