Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1998 Freightliner MT peaked in 1998, with 4 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1998 Freightliner MT
Other, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Dec 20, 1995 to Jul 29, 1999.
Recall campaigns covering this model year111k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints103.3 times the median 1998 other
Severity index0.01998 others average 6.1
First 24 months6Complaints in its first two years
Components
60% of complaints about the 1998 Freightliner MT name suspension
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 1998 Freightliner MT
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97V-012 | Feb 3, 1997 | 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 | Equipment | 10,590 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1998 Freightliner MT
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
10 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jul 29, 1999Failure Dec 9, 1998Black Rive, WIGear box (other than rack and pinion)
THE BEARING RUSTED IN GEAR BOX AND SUDDENLY LOCKED-UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN FAILURE. *YC
NHTSA complaint 547597 - Filed Apr 14, 1998Failure Aug 3, 1994Lakeland, FLSuspension
SUSPENSION DOES NOT CONTAIN A LOCK OUT VALVE/SWITCH TO PREVENT INTERACTION BETWEEN THE LEVELING JACKS TAGAXLES AND AIR SUSPENSION.
NHTSA complaint 534049 - Filed Feb 2, 1998Failure Apr 3, 1995Lakeland, FLShock absorber
LOSS OF SHOCK ON FRONT END RESULTED IN VEHICLE BEING DIFFICULT TO STEER.
NHTSA complaint 530033 - Filed Jan 19, 1998Failure Apr 3, 1995Lakeland, FLShock absorber
LOSS OF SHOCK ON FRONT END RESULTED IN VEHICLE BEING DIFFICULT TO STEER.
NHTSA complaint 529186 - Filed Jan 19, 1998Failure Aug 3, 1994Lakeland, FLAccessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
HWH HYDRAULIC LEVELING JACK WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY UNDER MOST PARKING CONDITIONS. THE JACKS ARE USED TO LEVEL AND STABILIZE THE VEHICLE WHEN PARKED. THE LEVELING JACK EXTENDS AND THE VEHICLE WOULD FALL OFF DURING THE LEVELING PROCESS.
NHTSA complaint 529150 - Filed Oct 20, 1997Failure Sep 18, 1997Chula Vista, CACooling unit and lines
DESIGN/LOCATION OF TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES CAUSES LINES TO RUB AGAINST RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE RUBBING CAUSES THE LINES TO WEAR, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FLUID SPRAYING ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, ALMOST CAUSING FIRE.
NHTSA complaint 524957 - Filed Jan 28, 1997Failure Apr 15, 1996Copperas Cove, TXFront
WHEN DRIVING THE MOTOR HOME PULLED TO LEFT AND RIGHT/WANDERED. TAKEN TO FIFTEEN DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS. IT WAS REALIGNED THREE TIMES, STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA complaint 806999 - Filed Jan 13, 1997Failure Jun 9, 1994Solomon, KSAlternator/generator/regulator, 12v/24v/48v battery, Wiring, Fan
UNDERCARRIAGE RUSTING.
NHTSA complaint 525536 - Filed May 13, 1996Failure May 16, 1994Fleetwood, PAFront
FRONT END HAS PRONOUNCED BOUNCING PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint 504225 - Filed Dec 20, 1995Failure Nov 17, 1993Sweet Home, ORSteering
SOMETHING WRONG WITH STEERING THAT CAUSES VEHICLE TO WANDER OVER ROAD; COULD BE CAUSED BY TOO MUCH WEIGHT ON TIRES. TT
NHTSA complaint 976852
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.