2001 Freightliner Mt recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
3 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. 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.
What could happen: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2001 MT.
- Book a repair at any authorized Freightliner dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 97V012000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Summary: 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.
Consequence: THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 14, 1997.
NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-515-582-6939. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
2. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. 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.
What could happen: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2001 MT.
- Book a repair at any authorized Freightliner dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 95V118000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Summary: 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.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCORRECT INFLATION OF TIRES CAUSES EXCESSIVE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR THAT CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABEL; PART 567. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOMES. NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-515-582-6939. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
3. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. 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.
What could happen: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2001 MT.
- Book a repair at any authorized Freightliner dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 96V259000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Summary: 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.
Consequence: IF THE LP TANK FELL OFF, BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RAIL SUPPORT FOR THE LP TANK.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN JANUARY 10, 1997. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WINNEBAGO AT 1-515-582-6939. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Suspension (1), Fuel system (1), Other (1), Body / structure (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
09/05/2000 · Suspension
FRONT SUSPENSION HAD A EXTREMELY VIOLENT VIBRITION. VIBRATION IS SO HARD IT HAS THROWEN PASSENGER OUT OF SEAT, AND IT BROKE A MIRROR, CONSUMER ALMOST TOTALLY LOST CONTROL ON THE HIGHWAY. IT DID NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. *AK THE VIBRATION IS INITIATED WITH A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. *YH
08/11/1999 · Fuel system
PROPANE TANK WAS MOUNTED WITH BOLTS TOO SMALL, CAUSING THE TANK TO FALL. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
01/14/1997 · Body / structure
WINNEBAGO LUXOR MOTOR COACH. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM FAILURE.