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2000 Freightliner Mt

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
7
Latest Jan 11, 2001
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Feb 3, 1997
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Freightliner Mt, most frequently naming the brakes, driver assistance and electrical categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes110.0%
  • Driver assistance110.0%
  • Electrical110.0%
  • Fuel system110.0%
  • Exterior lighting110.0%
  • Other / unspecified110.0%
  • Powertrain (other)110.0%
  • Steering110.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

Feb 3, 1997
10,590 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Jan 11, 2001

WHILE DRIVING MOTORHOME AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS BLINKED OUT. DEALER REPLACED SWITCH, AND AGAIN LIGHTS BEGAN TO BLINK ON AND OFF. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAD STEERING , BRAKES AND CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEMS. CURRENTLY, THE WIRING HAENESS FAILURE CAUSED THE HEAD LIGHT TO GO OUT. *YH

NHTSA ID
877992
Incident
Oct 16, 1997
Suspension
Filed Oct 18, 2000

THE RETAINER CAP ON THE LEFT END OF THE REAR ANTI-SWAY BAR BROKE. *SLC

NHTSA ID
556680
Driver assistance
Filed Aug 9, 2000

WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE GOT STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHILE USING CRUISE CONTROL . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ID
867280
Incident
Jul 14, 2000
Transmission
Filed Jul 11, 2000

VEHICLE IS ON A CHEVROLET P30 CHASSIS: WHEN PLACING VEHICLE IN REVERSE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM ENGAGED, PREVENTING ANY VEHICLE MOVEMENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER REPAIRED CAM MECHANISM TWICE, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. OWNER RESORTED TO A DASH MOUNTED "BYPASS" SWITCH TO OVER-RIDE SYSTEM TO ALLOW SHIFT INTO REVERSE. *AK *ML

NHTSA ID
865162
Incident
Apr 1, 1999
Other / unspecified
Filed Jun 29, 1999

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 99V01200 IN THE MAIL. CONTACTED DEALER. WAS INFORMED PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER & RECEIVED RECORDED MESSAGE. DEALER WAS HELPFUL, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO DO REPAIRS BECAUSE PARTS FOR SPARE TIRE CARRIER WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
841334
Incident
May 21, 1999
BrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Jun 9, 1999

ONGOING INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE LOCKING UP DRIVESHAFT WHENEVER GEAR IS SHIFTED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE. ALSO, PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO RELEASE WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO LOCK UP. VEHICLE WAS IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. SEEKING HELP IN THIS MATER. *AK

NHTSA ID
839111
Incident
Apr 15, 1999
Fuel systemSteering
Filed Mar 6, 1998

BLACK SMOKE EMINATED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE ALONG WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF RAW FUEL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RUN GENERATOR.

NHTSA ID
531979

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Freightliner Mt by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002210
2001330
2000Viewing710
1998101031.7
1997020
1996020
1995020
1994020
1993020
1992010

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.