Recall Register

1999 Freightliner FLN: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 1999 Freightliner FLN. The newest campaign is 01V140007. NHTSA received the report on 17 Sep 2001. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 01V140007, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began november 8, 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.
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Recall campaigns

12 campaigns, newest first. 110,137 units in total.

  • 01V140007Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
  • 01V085001Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components
  • 01V044002Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
  • 00V279001Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
  • 00V152001Service Brakes, Air
  • 00V013000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
  • 99V295000Suspension / Front / Hub
  • 99V224000Steering
  • 99V181002Electrical System / Ignition / Module
  • 99V172000Suspension / Rear
  • 99V143000Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
  • 99V055002Service Brakes, Air

  1. 01V140007Received . 75,000 units.

    Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began november 8, 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.

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

  2. 01V085001Received . 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: .

  3. 01V044002Received . 16,000 units.

    Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began may 22, 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 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-284. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 00V279001Received . 13,008 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Vehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (ABS), fail to comply to the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the ABS may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The ABS fault light will not activate and the ABS will not function at this wheel position, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will remove and replace the ABS ECU or the ECU will be reprogrammed. Owner notification began february 6, 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.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-264. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 00V152001Received . 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. 00V013000Received . 21 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A heat shield between an ABS (anti lock brake system) modulating valve and a muffler was omitted.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This condition could result in longer stopping distances in emergency braking situations.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install a heat shield between the ABS modulating valve and the muffler.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-249. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 99V295000Received . 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: .

  8. 99V224000Received . 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: .

  9. 99V181002Received . 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.

  10. 99V172000Received . 204 units.

    Suspension / Rear

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Vehicle description: trucks equipped with tuftrac suspensions. The rear suspension axle clamps can fracture, allowing the rear axle to shift.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install new upper and lower axle clamps.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-241. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 99V143000Received . 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: .

  12. 99V055002Received . 285 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. If there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. Lbs.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number FL-231. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

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

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Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19901
  2. 19911
  3. 19922
  4. 19931
  5. 19941
  6. 19952
  7. 19962
  8. 19974
  9. 19988
  10. 199912
  11. 20006
  12. 20013
  13. 20023
  14. 20031
  15. 20041
  16. 20051
  17. 20061
  18. 20071
  19. 20081

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 1999 Freightliner FLN: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/fln/1999/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1999 Freightliner FLN?
110,137 units in 12 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. 12 of them name the 1999 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1999 Freightliner FLN open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.