- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This results in a loss of power assist to the brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Electrical system
2001 Freightliner MT-45 Electrical problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 2001 Freightliner MT-45's electrical system with NHTSA. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Electrical recalls for the 2001 Freightliner MT-45
- The problem
- Vehicle description: step vans. Water could enter the electrical relays resulting in an electrical short.
- The risk
- This could potentially cause an electrical fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Electrical complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Freightliner MT-45 electrical complaints by year
MT-45 electrical problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data