Freightliner Fln 1999

Model Fln made in 1999 by Freightliner got 12 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and service brakes, air.

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
99V181002FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 12/22/1998 to 07/16/1999V (Vehicle)320MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/27/199901/12/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. the engines can stall because of software problems.
Consequence SummaryIncreased steering effort can occur.
Corrective SummaryCaterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall. dealers will update these engines with software changes.
NotesCaterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall.owner notification is expected to begin during august 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 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
00V152001FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1998 to 05/02/2000V (Vehicle)8302/06/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC05/22/200005/30/2000571121
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThese vehicles are not in compliance with the standard.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect for correct air line routing and reroute if necessary.
NotesOwner 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
99V055002FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1999 to 01/31/1999V (Vehicle)28505/07/1999MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/29/199903/29/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryWithout sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
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 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 - ANTILOCK
00V013000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 01/01/1999 to 12/06/1999V (Vehicle)2105/15/2000MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC01/18/200002/02/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks. a heat shield between an abs (anti lock brake system) modulating valve and a muffler was omitted.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could result in longer stopping distances in emergency braking situations.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a heat shield between the abs modulating valve and the muffler.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-249.owner notification began may 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).
00V279001FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 03/01/1999 to 01/13/2000V (Vehicle)1300802/06/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC09/22/200001/25/2001571105
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThe abs fault light will not activate and the abs will not function at this wheel position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
01V085001FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 09/03/1998 to 03/12/2001V (Vehicle)135003/21/2002MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC03/12/200103/21/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis results in spongy or soft feel to the brake pedal and a loss of rear braking capability.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STEERING
99V224000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1992 to 05/29/1999V (Vehicle)22410/13/1999MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC08/17/199908/18/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.
NotesOwner notification began october 13, 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 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).
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
01V140007FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 07/12/1999 to 12/15/1999V (Vehicle)7500011/08/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC09/17/200110/17/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
01V044002FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 07/15/1999 to 12/21/1999V (Vehicle)1600005/22/2001MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC02/21/200102/28/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIf this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
99V143000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 08/29/1997 to 08/06/1999V (Vehicle)66609/01/1999MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC06/09/199906/10/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dual steering. the steering column pinch bolts may be under-torqued or missing.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect for the presence of the required fasteners, install fasteners is missing, and retorque to specifications.
NotesOwner notification began september 1, 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 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
99V295000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 10/01/1998 to 10/18/1999V (Vehicle)297611/18/1999MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC10/26/199910/29/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the outboard bearing on the steering axle hubs can fail due to water intrusion through a hubcap vent.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can result in a separation of the wheel.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-246.owner notification began november 18, 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 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 - REAR
99V172000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 03/17/1999 to 06/17/1999V (Vehicle)20407/17/1999MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/02/199907/14/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: trucks equipped with tuftrac suspensions. the rear suspension axle clamps can fracture, allowing the rear axle to shift.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install new upper and lower axle clamps.
NotesOwner notification began july 17, 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 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).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
SF180AB07/01/1999612101Subject regarding robertshaw low coolant level sender for vehicles manufactured between december 19, 1998 and february 15, 1999. *tt06/05/2000