1998 Freightliner FLN: recalls and complaints

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• 01V08500112 Mar 2001Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components
• 00V15200122 May 2000Service Brakes, Air
• 00V15100022 May 2000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Low Pressure Warning / Switch
• 99V29500026 Oct 1999Suspension / Front / Hub
• 99V22400017 Aug 1999Steering
• 99V18100227 Jul 1999Electrical System / Ignition / Module
• 99V1430009 Jun 1999Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
• 98V2800005 Nov 1998Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments

1. 01V085001Received 12 Mar 2001. 1,350 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes and a durapark park brake system manufactured by arvinmeritor. Air is entering the hydraulic rear brake cylinders through an unknown path and the rear self-adjusting brakes may not be operating properly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This results in spongy or soft feel to the brake pedal and a loss of rear braking capability.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove and replace the ABS ECU and inspect the brake pedal for proper travel. If excessive travel is detected, the brake system will be bled and rear brakes adjusted. As an interim measure, freightliner will notify all owners to have their vehicles inspected to assure proper function of the brake system. This will include adjusting and bleeding the brakes. Also, owners will be instructed that on a regular basis they should do several hard brake applications while stopped. This will exercise the self-adjusting system and if they observe a low or spongy brake pedal they will be instructed to take their vehicle in for additional service. Owner notification began march 21, 2002. 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.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-285. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Mar 2002.

2. 00V152001Received 22 May 2000. 83 units.

   Service Brakes, Air

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: certain tractors fail to comply with FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." the air lines may not be routed properly to the drive axle service brake relay.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   These vehicles are not in compliance with the standard.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect for correct air line routing and reroute if necessary.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-259. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Feb 2001.

3. 00V151000Received 22 May 2000. 7 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Low Pressure Warning / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy trucks built with air brakes that did not have air gauges installed. This does not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   These vehicles are not in compliance with the standard.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a new dual needle air pressure gauge.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-258. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Aug 2000.

4. 99V295000Received 26 Oct 1999. 2,976 units.

   Suspension / Front / Hub

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The outboard bearing on the steering axle hubs can fail due to water intrusion through a hubcap vent.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition can result in a separation of the wheel.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove the hubcap and inspect for water intrusion and corrosion. The hub and bearing assembly will be replaced if there is evidence of corrosion. A non-vented hubcap will be installed.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-246. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Nov 1999.

5. 99V224000Received 17 Aug 1999. 224 units.

   Steering

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. These vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side. The cross shaft, miter box shaft, and u-joint have keyways and the u-joint has a set screw at both connections. The keys can work loose and fall out.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-242. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Oct 1999.

6. 99V181002Received 27 Jul 1999. 320 units.

   Electrical System / Ignition / Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Increased steering effort can occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall. Dealers will update these engines with software changes.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION.

7. 99V143000Received 9 Jun 1999. 666 units.

   Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dual steering. The steering column pinch bolts may be under-torqued or missing.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect for the presence of the required fasteners, install fasteners is missing, and retorque to specifications.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-238. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Sep 1999.

8. 98V280000Received 5 Nov 1998. 441 units.

   Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The door hinge fasteners contain a defect which could cause a failure to comply with the loading requirements of FMVSS no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, the door hinge may not perform as required by the standard.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the door hinge fasteners.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jan 1999.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1998 Freightliner FLN?

6,067 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Freightliner FLN have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns for the Freightliner FLN, model years 1990 to 2008. 8 of them name the 1998 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1998 Freightliner FLN open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.