How many recalls does the 2002 Freightliner Mt 45 have?

The 2002 Freightliner Mt 45 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Freightliner Mt 45 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Freightliner Mt 45?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

2002 Freightliner Mt 45 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 Freightliner Mt 45 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 500 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 05V138000 2005-04-05 500 affected

Defect

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. …

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.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Inquiring about safety recalls on a 2002 18ft freightliner custom chassis mt45 step van and reporting a problem with the hood of his vehicle. * cb *jb”

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD · reported 1901-01-01

“The hood of the vehicle is poorly constructed. The hood never shuts in the same place twice and this makes it impossible to adjust the headlights. The hood also keeps getting pulled by the straps meant to hold it down. *mr *nlm *nlm”

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Freightliner Mt 45 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.