2001 FREIGHTLINER MT

3 recalls, 3 complaints

97V012000 Feb 3, 1997
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
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.
Consequence
THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
10,590 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
96V259000 Dec 27, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A CHEVROLET CHASSIS. THE FRAME RAIL EXTENSION WILL NOT SUPPORT A FULL LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS TANK. VIBRATION OF THE TANK CAN CAUSE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE TO BECOME LOOSE AND EVENTUALY COULD CAUSE THE TANK TO FALL OFF.
Consequence
IF THE LP TANK FELL OFF, BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RAIL SUPPORT FOR THE LP TANK.
57 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
95V118000 Jun 12, 1995
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE DATA. A TIRE PRESSURE RATING OF 110 PSI WAS LISTED FOR BOTH FRONT AND REAR TIRES. THE PROPER TIRE PRESSURE VALUES ARE 90 PSI FRONT AND 80 PSI REAR.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCORRECT INFLATION OF TIRES CAUSES EXCESSIVE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR THAT CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE LABEL ON THEIR VEHICLES. IF OWNERS PREFER, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
59 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
SUSPENSION:FRONT Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: May 15, 2000
FRONT SUSPENSION HAD A EXTREMELY VIOLENT VIBRITION. VIBRATION IS SO HARD IT HAS THROWEN PASSENGER OUT OF SEAT, AND IT BROKE A MIRROR, CONSUMER ALMOST TOTALLY LOST CONTROL ON THE HIGHWAY. IT DID NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. *AK THE VIBRATION IS INITIATED WITH A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. *YH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Sep 8, 1999
WINNEBAGO LUXOR MOTOR COACH. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM FAILURE.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE Aug 11, 1999
PROPANE TANK WAS MOUNTED WITH BOLTS TOO SMALL, CAUSING THE TANK TO FALL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

FREIGHTLINER MT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER MT across all model years (1992, 2002).

17 Total Recalls
39 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER MT - Year by Year

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2001 (current) 3 3
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1998 1 25 View
1997 2 0 View
1996 2 0 View
1995 2 0 View
1994 2 0 View
1993 2 0 View
1992 1 0 View

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