Known Recalls

Model year record

1998 FREIGHTLINER MT

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 25 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V012000

Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack

Component
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
Manufacturer
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
10,590
Reported to NHTSA
1997-02-03
Owners notified
1997-01-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension: front3—
Suspension: front: shock absorber3—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift2—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Steering1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension1—

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.