Does the 2001 Freightliner MT-45 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2001 Freightliner MT-45 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2001 Freightliner MT-45?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2001 Freightliner MT-45 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2001 Freightliner MT-45. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Freightliner been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Freightliner dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2001 Freightliner MT-45 recalls, newest first

April 5, 2005NHTSA 05V138000500 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: 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 other than passenger cars." the rear tire rating was incorrectly entered in the GAWR/GVWR calculation program on certain single rear tires. The rear GAWR and GVWR will be incorrect when the GAWR is limited by the tire capacity on chassis with these tires.
Consequence: This could cause premature tire tread wear or tire failure during normal driving which could cause a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will mail new chassis identification labels with the correct GAWR, GVWR, and tire information. The recall began on September 12, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 13, 2001NHTSA 01V1170001,354 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary: Vehicle description: step vans. The back-up brake pump was wired to a 25 amp fused circuit instead of the required 50 amp fused circuit. If the back-up hydraulic brake pump were to engage due to a failure in the primary brake assist system or the brakes are applied without the engine running, the fuse could blow.
Consequence: This results in a loss of power assist to the brake system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will rewire the back-up brake pump circuit. Owner notification began July 23, 2001. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 13, 2001NHTSA 01V1160001,400 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary: Vehicle description: step vans. Water could enter the electrical relays resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence: This could potentially cause an electrical fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new sealed relay and fuse box with sealed relays. Owner notification began July 23, 2001. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Freightliner MT-45 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Fuel system1
Gasoline1

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Questions

Does the 2001 Freightliner MT-45 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2001 Freightliner MT-45 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2001 Freightliner MT-45?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.