Freightliner MT-45 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
14 recalls found for the Freightliner MT-45 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 6 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Freightliner MT-45 recalls
- Dec 20, 201313V640000Electrical system62 vehiclesFccc MBC, Freightliner MT-45 and 1 more model
In the affected vehicles, due to an incorrect calibration, the speedometer may display a speed lower than the vehicle is actually traveling.
- Dec 16, 201313V634000Power train255 vehiclesFreightliner Business Class M2, MT-45 and 1 more model
The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
- Oct 8, 201010V472000Engine and engine cooling58 vehiclesSterling Acterra, Freightliner Business Class M2 and 2 more models
Engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes.
- Nov 19, 200909V456000Equipment269 vehiclesChevrolet C5500, Ford E-450 and 19 more models
The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
- Jul 16, 200707V302000Service brakes, air75,000 vehiclesSterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra and 19 more models
Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between July 2002 and July 3, 2007, equipped with bendix SR-7 spring brake…
- Aug 31, 200606V321000Exterior lighting3,300 vehiclesFreightliner MT-45 and MT55
On certain walk-in vans, the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.
- Oct 5, 200505V469000Fuel system, other8,310 vehiclesFreightliner Cargo, Sterling Cargo and 11 more models
Certain 2004 and 2005 freightliner van, motor home, shuttle bus, and school bus chassis manufactured between January 2004 and may 2005.
- Apr 5, 200505V138000Equipment500 vehicles2000-2004 Freightliner MT-45
Certain van chassis with single rear tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles…
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