- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The spare tire can contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or property damage to the following vehicles.
- The fix
- Dealers will add a primary spare tire support bracket.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Freightliner MT Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Freightliner MT have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in February 1997 for the carrier / rack.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical MT year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Freightliner MT recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the lp tank fell off, bodily injury and/or property damage could occur.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a rail support for the lp tank.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: incorrect inflation of tires causes excessive uneven tire wear that can result in tire failure and an accident.
- The fix
- 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.
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No complaints about the 2001 Freightliner MT yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Freightliner MT: every year compared
All MT years2001 Freightliner MT vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Freightliner MT | 0 | 3 | F | |
| 2001 Freightliner Conventional | 7 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner Classic | 6 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner FLD120 | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner Century | 4 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner Columbia | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner FLD | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Freightliner MT
Does the 2001 Freightliner MT have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Freightliner MT: carrier / rack (February 1997); mounting (December 1996); labels (June 1995). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2001 Freightliner MT had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2001 Freightliner MT a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 16 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Freightliner MT year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2001 Freightliner MT has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: 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