The 1998 Freightliner Mt has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 10,590 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
THE SPARE TIRE CAN CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
DEALERS WILL ADD A PRIMARY SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The bearing rusted in gear box and suddenly locked-up, causing loss of control, resulting in failure. *yc”
“Design/location of transmission cooling lines causes lines to rub against right side exhaust manifold. The rubbing causes the lines to wear, resulting in transmission fluid spraying on the exhaust manifold, almost causing fire.”
“Hydraulic jacks failed.”
“Tag axle brakes failed due to faulty wiring.”
“When driving the motor home pulled to left and right/wandered. Taken to fifteen different repair shops. It was realigned three times, still having the same problem. *ak”
“Loss of shock on front end resulted in vehicle being difficult to steer.”
“Loss of shock on front end resulted in vehicle being difficult to steer.”
“C.d. Radio failed.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Freightliner Mt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.