Freightliner Business Class 1998

Model Business Class made in 1998 by Freightliner got 1 investigation there are 5 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and wheels. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningparking brake, service brakes, air and suspension.

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE
02V108001FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/1994 to 01/31/2002V (Vehicle)548MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC04/10/200204/15/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with meritor brand 12 x 4 dcm drum parking brake, the bolts used to attach the parking brake assembly to the flange yoke are too large and can interfere with the proper engagement of the braking system and possibly disengage.
Consequence SummaryImproper engagement of the parking brake could result in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the attaching bolts with the correct size bolts free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during october 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
99V065000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 10/15/1996 to 12/21/1998V (Vehicle)14205/10/1999MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/29/199903/29/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a bendix anti-lock braking system (abs). the rear axle abs modulating valves may be plumbed incorrectly.
Consequence SummaryThis can cause the rear axle service brakes, when in the abs mode, to not modulate as intended.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the rear axle abs modulating valve supply and outlet port for correct plumbing and re-plumb if necessary.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin during may 1999. 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 1-800-547-0712. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
00V232002FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 02/13/1998 to 08/03/2000V (Vehicle)3540508/29/2000MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC08/07/200008/09/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the abs ecu.
NotesOwner notification began august 29, 2000, to school buses and emergency vehicle customers. owners of the remaining population were sent letters on september 9, 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS
00V357000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/01/1991 to 11/10/2000V (Vehicle)10500011/06/2000MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC11/03/200011/03/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes could fracture.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in a loss of braking control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the brake pedal push rod.
NotesOwner notification was mailed in phases.dual steering vehicle owners were notified beginning november 6, 2000.owners of construction, refuse, fire, and rescue/emergency vehicles were notified november 7, 2000; and all others were notified december 15, 2000. 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. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
03V112000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1998 to 02/28/2001V (Vehicle)571609/20/2003ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC03/21/200303/26/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence SummarySeizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace both front hubs. owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. 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.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-407.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
98548106/01/1998601552Concerns with the high coolant temperature warning light illuminated. *tt08/07/1998
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
SB-33-2404/01/200910029985Freightliner truck: steer axle maintenance, aac and meritor 6000lb and 8000lb axles: this bulletin is to provide information on the recommended maintenance procedure to be added to dtna maintenance manuals for all models with these axle rat07/22/2009
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
SB-33-2404/01/200910029985Freightliner truck: steer axle maintenance, aac and meritor 6000lb and 8000lb axles: this bulletin is to provide information on the recommended maintenance procedure to be added to dtna maintenance manuals for all models with these axle rat07/22/2009
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
SB-33-2404/01/200910029985Freightliner truck: steer axle maintenance, aac and meritor 6000lb and 8000lb axles: this bulletin is to provide information on the recommended maintenance procedure to be added to dtna maintenance manuals for all models with these axle rat07/22/2009

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
EA02036FREIGHTLINER LLC12/11/200201/26/2004ABS CORROSION EXTENDS STOPPING DIST
 The tone ring tooth profile of an uncoated hydraulic disc brake degrades after exposure to corrosive environments.when the tone ring tooth profile has degraded in freightliner vehicles, the abs warning light illuminates reliably to warn the operator to have the abs system serviced.in response to odi's inquiry, freightliner has issued information to all affected owners that alerts owners to the importance of responding to the illuminated abs warning light.freightliner adopted coated rotors during 2002 (date varies by model). since neither odi nor freightliner have accurate data to forecast the corrosion resistance of coated rotors, odi plans to conduct a future survey at freightliner (in 18-24 months) to evaluate the durability of the coated rotors.