Does the 1998 Freightliner MT have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment. 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 1998 Freightliner MT 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 1998 Freightliner MT?

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

1998 Freightliner MT recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Freightliner MT. 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.

1998 Freightliner MT recalls, newest first

February 3, 1997NHTSA 97V01200010,590 vehicles potentially affected

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1998 Freightliner MT 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

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

Other Freightliner MT years

Other 1998 Freightliner models

Most recalled 1998 vehicles

1998 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
1998 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
1998 Honda Civic (18 recalls)
1998 Dodge Ram (17 recalls)
1998 Blue Bird TC2000 (17 recalls)

All of 1998’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1998 Freightliner MT have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment. 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 1998 Freightliner MT 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 1998 Freightliner MT?: 10 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.