FREIGHTLINER LLC: Safety Recalls in 1998
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 12 safety recalls made by FREIGHTLINER LLC in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 21, 1998
(Campaign #: FL-228A)
FREIGHTLINER/WINDSHIELD WIPER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONNECTING LINKAGE SOCKETS CAN WEAR OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT GREASING DURING ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA ID: 98V326000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 6,720
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN LEAD TO A SEPARATION OF THE LINKAGE AND LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTING LINKAGES WITH NEW LINKS THAT ARE PROPERLY LUBRICATED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 5, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FREIGHTLINER/FMVSS 206
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."
NHTSA ID: 98V280000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 441
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR HINGE MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HINGE FASTENERS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 5, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FREIGHTLINER/FMVSS 121
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND AN OPTIONAL SHIFT SELECTOR WITH A PARK BRAKE POSITION. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEM." IF THE SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM IS DRAINED, THE SPRING BRAKES WILL APPLY AND THE ABILITY TO APPLY, RELEASE, AND MODULATE THE SERVICE BRAKES WILL BE LOST.
NHTSA ID: 98V281000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 348
Consequence Summary:
INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 21, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FREIGHTLINER/STEERING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: WALK-IN VAN AND SHUTTLE BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR MODEL FC-921 FRONT AXLES. STRESS CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE LEFT FRONT AXLE STEERING KNUCKLE.
NHTSA ID: 98V156000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 5,041
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND STEERING KNUCKLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED KNUCKLE WITH A LARGER CROSS SECTION IN THE AREA THAT WAS CRACKING.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 26, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FREIGHTLINER/FMVSS 121
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEADY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 36" REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
NHTSA ID: 98V114000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 45
Consequence Summary:
INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 21, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FREIGHTLINER/INTERAXLE U-JOINTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR INTERAXLE DRIVELINE U-JOINTS. DEFLECTOR RINGS, A PART OF THE SYSTEM TO SEAL THE U-JOINTS FROM CONTAMINATES, ARE LOOSE. THIS ALLOWS WATER TO ENTER THE U-JOINT BEARING AREA RESULT IN DILUTION OF THE LUBRICANT, OXIDATION OF THE BEARING AND SEAL SURFACES, AND LOSS OF LUBRICANT.
NHTSA ID: 98V085000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 22,186
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS PROBLEM GOES UNDETECTED, THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE U-JOINTS WITH THE CURRENT DESIGN U-JOINTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 4, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FREIGHTLINER/SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS CABS EQUIPPED WITH CENTER MOUNTED REAR SEATS. THE UPPER D-RING SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FOR THE REAR SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
NHTSA ID: 98V050000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 213
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE D-RING ANCHORAGES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 4, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FREIGHTLINER/BRAKES/FMVSS 121
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES. THE FRONT BRAKES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
NHTSA ID: 98V051000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 125
Consequence Summary:
INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 4, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FREIGHTLINER/COOLING FANS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK-TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH 26" 8-BLADE METAL ENGINE COOLING FANS. THE FAN BLADES CAN FATIGUE CRACK AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE FAN.
NHTSA ID: 98V052000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 8,485
Consequence Summary:
IF THE FAN BLADE BREAKS WHILE A PERSON WAS WORKING IN THE ENGINE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE FANS WITH FANS WHICH ARE MORE DURABLE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 5, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FREIGHTLINER/CERTIFICATION LABEL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/TRAILERS. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES ARE INCORRECT. THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING IS TOO HIGH FOR THE TIRES THAT WERE INSTALLED.
NHTSA ID: 98V002000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 35
Consequence Summary:
THE VEHICLE IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE TIRES INSTALLED RESULTING IN A TIRE SEPARATION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 5, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FREIGHTLINER/ABS POWER CIRCUIT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/TRACTORS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." CONTINUOUS POWER IS TO BE SUPPLIED TO THE TRAILER ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CIRCUIT. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SWITCH INSTALLED IN THE ABS CIRCUIT.
NHTSA ID: 98V001000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 21
Consequence Summary:
THE ABS CIRCUIT CAN BE INTERRUPTED RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION TO THE TOWED VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ANTI-LOCK POWER CIRCUIT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 5, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FREIGHTLINER/CERTIFICATION LABEL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE. A CASTING ERROR IN THE HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE RELAY VALVE CAUSES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH CAN RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC HOSE SEPARATION.
NHTSA ID: 98V003000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 2,587
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WILL BE LOST AND THE BRAKES WILL BE OPERATING FROM THE BACK-UP SYSTEM.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE MODIFICATION KIT TO REDUCE THE SYSTEM PRESSURE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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