FREIGHTLINER LLC: Safety Recalls in 1999
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 21 safety recalls made by FREIGHTLINER LLC in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 29, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-251)
FREIGHTLINER/FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE TIE ROD ENDS CAN FRACTURE DUE TO LOW STRESS, HIGH CYCLE, REVERSED BENDING FATIGUE RESULTING FROM A SYSTEM RESONANCE.
NHTSA ID: 99V359000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 2,588
Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE ROD ENDS AND TUBE ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 14, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-247)
FREIGHTLINER/BRAKE PEDAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN RETAINERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.
NHTSA ID: 99V352000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 1,800
Consequence Summary:
THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD MOVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN WITH A LONGER PIN THAT PREVENTS MIS-INSTALLATION OF THE RETAINING HITCH PIN.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 26, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-246)
FREIGHTLINER/STEERING AXLE HUB
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE STEERING AXLE HUBS CAN FAIL DUE TO WATER INTRUSION THROUGH A HUBCAP VENT.
NHTSA ID: 99V295000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 2,976
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 20, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-244)
FREIGHTLINER STEP VAN THROTTLE CABLE BINDING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BIND DUE TO MISALIGNMENT WITH THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA ID: 99V255000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 15,761
Consequence Summary:
ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE AFTER THE DRIVER RELEASES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IF THE CABLE IS BINDING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REALIGN THE CABLE BRACKET. THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 20, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-245)
FREIGHTLINER/DUAL STEER VALVE FAILURE
THESE VEHICLES HAVE DUAL AXLE STEERING WITH A HYDRAULIC VALVE WHICH DIVERTS POWER ASSIST FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER AS NECESSARY. THE HYDRAULIC VALVE CAN BE CONTAMINATED CAUSING THE VALVE TO MALFUNCTION.
NHTSA ID: 99V256000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 422
Consequence Summary:
IF THE VALVE FAILS, THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST OR THE INABILITY TO SWITCH POWER STEERING ASSIST FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER. THIS WILL INHIBIT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING CONTROL VALVE AND PARKING BRAKE INTERLOCK FOR PROPER OPERATION. CONTAMINATED OR MALFUNCTIONING UNITS WILL BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 17, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-242)
FREIGHTLINER/RIGHT HAND DRIVE
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.
NHTSA ID: 99V224000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 224
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NUTS AND BOLTS THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ENDS AND SHAFTS WHICH WILL CREATE A POSITIVE LOCK BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR BOXES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 16, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-243)
FREIGHTLINER/POWER STEERING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A SIDE MOUNT RADIATOR AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. THE FILTER GASKET FOR THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN BLOW OUT DUE TO PRESSURE SPIKES IN THE SYSTEM.
NHTSA ID: 99V223000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 1,182
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID AND AN EVENTUAL LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING IF THE LEAK IS UNDETECTED.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL RECONFIGURE THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO ELIMINATE THE PRESSURE SPIKES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 27, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FREIGHTLINER/ENGINE STALL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.
NHTSA ID: 99V181002
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 320
Consequence Summary:
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 2, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-241)
FREIGHTLINER/AXLE CLAMPS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TUFTRAC SUSPENSIONS. THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE CLAMPS CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT.
NHTSA ID: 99V172000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 204
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW UPPER AND LOWER AXLE CLAMPS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 9, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-238)
FREIGHTLINER/STEERING COLUMN BOLTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLTS MAY BE UNDER-TORQUED OR MISSING.
NHTSA ID: 99V143000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 666
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE REQUIRED FASTENERS, INSTALL FASTENERS IS MISSING, AND RETORQUE TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 9, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-239)
FREIGHTLINER/CIGARETTE LIGHTER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE FLOORBOARD WHERE AN OBJECT ON THE FLOOR MAY INADVERTENTLY HOLD THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN. THE LIGHTER CIRCUIT BREAKER ONLY PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT ON THE FIRST EVENT.
NHTSA ID: 99V144000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 560
Consequence Summary:
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS RESULT IN OVERHEATING WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF A DASH FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER ELEMENT WITH ONE THAT HAS A PERIPHERAL RING AND PUSHBUTTON THAT PREVENTS INADVERTENT ACTIVATION. THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION WILL ALSO BE CHANGED FROM A BREAKER TO A FUSE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 9, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-240)
FREIGHTLINER/AIR TANK DRAIN HEATER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR TANK DRAIN HEATERS. THE WIRING USED IN THE HARNESS FOR THE AIR TANK DRAIN HEATER IS UNDERSIZED.
NHTSA ID: 99V145000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 32
Consequence Summary:
IF THERE IS A SHORT IN THE HEATER AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER DOES NOT TRIP, THE HARNESS WILL OVERHEAT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HARNESS WITH ONE THAT HAS LARGER GAUGE WIRES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 6, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FREIGHTLINER/FMVSS 101
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE DASH LIGHT INTENSITY REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."
NHTSA ID: 99V110000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,166
Consequence Summary:
THE OPERATOR WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE INTENSITY OF THE DASH LIGHTING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DASH LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 6, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FREIGHTLINER/HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE ROUTING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES. THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE TUBE TO THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CAN CONTACT THE BOTTOM FRAME RAIL FLANGE.
NHTSA ID: 99V111000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 185
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TUBE WITH ONE THAT PROVIDES CLEARANCE TO THE FRAME RAIL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 5, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FREIGHTLINER/STEERING COLUMN
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN WELDS ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE, ALLOWING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SEPARATE.
NHTSA ID: 99V108000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 36
Consequence Summary:
A COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING ON THE AFFECTED SIDE COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING COLUMNS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 20, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-230)
FREIGHTLINER/DRIVELINE FASTENERS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVELINE PARKING BRAKE. THE FASTENERS THAT CONNECT THE END OF TRANSMISSION COMPANION FLANGE TO THE PARK DRUM AND DRIVELINE MAY LOOSEN.
NHTSA ID: 99V085000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 1,935
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS IS UNDETECTED, THE FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND EVENTUALLY SHEAR OFF ALLOWING THE DRIVELINE TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FLANGE FASTENERS FOR PROPER TORQUE AND REPLACE ANY FASTENERS FOUND LOOSE. IF THE FASTENERS ARE FOUND TO BE PROPERLY TORQUED, THEY WILL BE REMOVED, PERMALOCK WILL BE ADDED, AND THEN RETORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 12, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-234)
FREIGHTLINER/REAR AXLE HOUSINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR RS-17145 REAR AXLES. THE WELD ATTACHING THE SPINDLES TO THE HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WELDED PROPERLY.
NHTSA ID: 99V074001
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 139
Consequence Summary:
THE SPINDLE WELDS COULD FRACTURE WHILE IN SERVICE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HOUSINGS WITH NEW PROPERLY-MANUFACTURED HOUSINGS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 12, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-233)
FREIGHTLINER/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS EQUIPPED WITH SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE.
NHTSA ID: 99V033003
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 503
Consequence Summary:
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 29, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-232)
FREIGHTLINER/ABS PLUMBING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A BENDIX ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVES MAY BE PLUMBED INCORRECTLY.
NHTSA ID: 99V065000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 142
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKES, WHEN IN THE ABS MODE, TO NOT MODULATE AS INTENDED.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE ABS MODULATING VALVE SUPPLY AND OUTLET PORT FOR CORRECT PLUMBING AND RE-PLUMB IF NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 29, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-231)
FREIGHTLINER/AIR BRAKES
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.
NHTSA ID: 99V055002
Component:
# of Units Affected: 285
Consequence Summary:
WITHOUT SUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW, THE BRAKES COULD GRADUALLY LOSE ADJUSTMENT, INCREASING THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 8, 1999
(Campaign #: FL-229)
FREIGHTLINER/THROTTLE RETURN SPRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE HOOK ON THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AT LOW MILEAGE.
NHTSA ID: 99V026000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 1,770
Consequence Summary:
THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE SPRINGS WITH HEAVIER SPRINGS AND A NEW ANCHOR.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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