- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The hook on the throttle return springs can fracture at low mileage.
- The risk
- The throttle may not return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the throttle springs with heavier springs and a new anchor.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Freightliner MT13 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1996 Freightliner MT13 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 1999 for the springs.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough MT13 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1996 Freightliner MT13 recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1996 Freightliner MT13 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 MT13: every year compared
All MT13 years1996 Freightliner MT13 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Freightliner MT13 | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 1996 Freightliner Conventional | 5 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Freightliner FL-60 | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Freightliner FL-70 | 2 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1996 Freightliner FLD120 | 2 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1996 Freightliner FLD | 1 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Freightliner Classic | 1 | 0 | B | 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 1996 Freightliner MT13
Does the 1996 Freightliner MT13 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1996 Freightliner MT13: springs (February 1999). 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 1996 Freightliner MT13 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1996 Freightliner MT13 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