Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2002 Freightliner MT by year 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
2002 Freightliner MT
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Jan 5, 1998 to Nov 27, 1998.
Recall campaigns covering this model year111k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 2002 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2002 Freightliner MT name brakes
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 2002 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 2002 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.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 27, 1998Failure Dec 3, 1997Moral, ILFront
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END SUSPENSION. FRONT END SUSPENSION BROKE TWICE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROBLEM HAS BEEN RESOLVED. *AK *TT
NHTSA complaint 831379 - Filed Jan 5, 1998Failure Dec 29, 1997Farmers BR, TXService brakes, Hydraulic
AUTO PARK BRAKE AND MANUAL EMERGENCY PARK BRAKE FAILURE. VEHICLE WILL ROLL FORWARD WHEN EITHER ARE APPLIED.
NHTSA complaint 527792
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 9708089712A Aug 8, 1997 ยท Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PROCEDURE ON SLIDE-OUT ROOM EMERGENCY RETRACTION. *YC
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.