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1998 FREIGHTLINER MT45

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs

99V255000 Sep 20, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BIND DUE TO MISALIGNMENT WITH THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE AFTER THE DRIVER RELEASES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IF THE CABLE IS BINDING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REALIGN THE CABLE BRACKET. THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
15,761 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
99V033003 Apr 12, 1999
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS EQUIPPED WITH SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
503 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT45

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR1
SF177AB Oct 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION FILTER RELOCATION. *TT
SF179A Sep 1, 1999
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH 12K REAR SPRINGS INSTEAD OF 10K REAR SPRINGS. THIS CAUSES THE BODY TO BE TOO HIGH FOR THE STANDARD FEDERAL EXPRESS LOADING PLATFORMS. THE MODIFICATION CONSISTS OF INSTALLING A NEW 10K REAR SPRING ASSEMBL

FREIGHTLINER MT45 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER MT45 across all model years (1995, 2014).

22 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER MT45 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2014 2 0 View
2013 1 0 View
2012 1 0 View
2011 1 0 View
2010 2 0 View
2009 3 0 View
2008 1 1 View
2007 1 0 View
2004 1 0 View
1999 2 0 View
1998 (current) 2 0
1997 2 0 View
1996 2 0 View
1995 1 0 View

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