Freightliner Freightliner 1999

Model Freightliner made in 1999 by Freightliner got 31 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and structure. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic).

Model 1999

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SF184A09/01/1999612109Vehicles manufacturered from september 15, 1998 to september 19, 1999, equipped with a 382 fuel water separator may have an incorrect wiring harness. as a result, the harness cannot be plugged into the fuel water separator, or in some ca06/05/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
SF227AB01/01/2001629431Subject regarding mbe900 engine software update. *yd04/02/2002
STRUCTURE - BODY
608301/01/1999604669Procedures on replacing roof seam seal. *tt05/07/1999

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
PE02061FREIGHTLINER LLC08/07/200212/11/2002ABS TONE RING CORRODES CAUSING UNINTENDE
 Odi initiated pe02-061 based on two reported incidents in which freightliner vehicles equipped with integral abs tone rings had experienced increased vehicle stopping distance.integral tone rings incorporate the abs tone ring into the brake rotor to form a one-piece integrated comonent.freightliner has identified 266 warranty claims for corroded rotors.since the abs tone ring is an integral part of the hydraulic brake rotor in the affected freightliner vehicles, corroded rotor sensor teeth may compromise the quaility of the abs tone ring signal to the abs ecu.a significant number of freightiner warranty claims indicate that he tone ring condition was discovered by servicing mechanics who were investigating the cause for the illuminated abs warning light.odi is concerned as to (1) whether vehicle opeeraotrs are sufficiently cognizant of the importance of having the vehicle serviced in a timely manner in response to the illuminated abs warning light since the abs warning light is the only warning provided before the vehicle stopping distance may be affected and (2) quantifying the extent to which stopping-distance is affected and assessing the associated risk to safety. odi conducted a parallel investigation(pe02-060) of increased stopping distance associated with corroded abs tone rings at international truck.this investigation was concluded on nov 21, 2002 after international truck concluded that the abs ecu....can misinterpret false wheel speed signals... and notified nhtsa of their intention to conduct a campaign (nhtsa 02v-252) to correct the affected vehicles.recommendation is to open an engineering analysis.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
11/14/2001111/01/1999
 Bearings on fan hub failed fan flew off pulley destroying pulley bearing assembly, fan, and radiator
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
101/14/2000
 Freightliner custom chassis overheated due to debris entering the radiator. *ak the problem is that the engine crankcase breather tube was located in the suction path of airflow through the charge air cooler and radiator. this allowed a fine oil mist to be deposited on the charge air cooler and radiator. this caused an accumulation of road dirt on the charge ir cooler and radiator. the fix was a breather tube extension which frieghtliner has changed their design to incorporate this. consumer was denied cost of repair/correction and felt a recall should've been issued not a service bulletin. in addition, he would like reimbursement for cost of repairs, $748.15. *ph
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
09/23/19991
 Recall repair problems with the dealership. mjs
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
05/16/1999104/01/1999
 The driveshaft detached from the transmission flange with no warning. the driveshaft fell to the roadway surface and caused the vehicle rear wheels to lock up. fortunately, the front of the drive shaft did not dig into the roadway surface which could have caused a serious traffic accident. the vehicle was rendered completely inoperable. this vehicle is a recreational vehicle and was being used to tow a large fifth-wheel travel trailer. the travel trailer was within the weight limits for the truck. the travel trailer sustained minor damage from the loose pieces of the driveshaft assembly. although used as an rv, this truck is similar to many other freightliner fl60 trucks in commercial service.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
02/11/2000111/01/1999
 Transmission failed without warning causing vehicle to be stuck in 7th gear. i am bringing this to your attention. due to the fact that many people have filed complaints, yet there is still no recall on this transmission. some people have experienced several failures. having to have the transmission to be replaced several times. something has to be done. replacing a failed transmission with another that is soon to fail on you again. is not a solution to this problem. yet spicer continues to get away with replacing these transmissions with the same faulty transmission over and over again. what is it going to take? we are talking about commercial vehicles here, hauling freight up and down our nations highways. i hope it isn't going to take one of these transmissions to fail resulting in someone having a accident. or pieces flying off of a truck resulting in someone else having a accident or causing a fatality. please many people have complained about this transmission. i was directed to your site from the many others who have complained. please lets solve this problem before something tragic happens. thank you! *ak
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
 Manufacturer has placed a seatback up against the emergency windows on the sides of the bus, leaving a potential for passenger to be stuck inside in case of emergency. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
04/02/2001106/01/2000
 Rear axle brake assy retaining spyder bolts lf&rt side were loose. *ak
04/02/200107/01/2000
 Of 19 digger derrick trucks and 1 tow truck; all 20 units (all 1999) had loose rear brake spider bolts. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
04/12/200107/01/2000
 Rt & lf rear brake assy to axle flange retaining spider bolts were loose. *ak
03/30/200106/01/2000
 Rt & lf rear brake assembly to axle flange retaining spider bolts were loose. *ak
04/03/200107/01/2000
 Rt & lf rear brake assembly to axle flange retaining spider bolts were loose. *ak
03/30/200107/01/2000
 Rt & lf rear brake assy to axle flange retaining spider bolts were loose
03/30/200107/01/2000
 Rt & lf rear brake assembly to axle flange retaining spider bolts were loose. *ak
04/02/200107/01/2000
 Rt & lf rear brake assy to axle flange retaining spider bolts were loose
04/02/200107/01/2000
 Rt & lf rear brake assy to axle flange retaining spider bolts were loose. *ak
04/02/200107/01/2000
 Rt & lf rear brake assembly to axle flange retaining spider bolts were loose. *ak
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1
 Steering box failed resulting in wandering and swaying.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
04/23/200006/01/1998
 Cab leans to right, deal and district manager clams been wreck. has not, never been.the warranty on this area is 300,00 miles
SUSPENSION - REAR
03/30/200106/01/2000
 Rt & lf rear brake assy to axle flange retaining spider bolts were loose. *ak
08/31/2000107/01/1998
 Frteightliner found fault and repaired all torque rod brackets on 5 additional trucks with this chalmers suspension system. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
 Freightliner chassis (dutch star brand motorhome), experiencing cruise control problems, not maintaining speeds and will not release properly. mjs
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
01/05/200010003/01/1999
 The side glass has a very bad glare and makes it hard and some times impossable to see out the window to the mirror . need less to say this is a very big problem. i have almost hit other trucks and cars because ou this. it also makes it hard to back in to places. this needs to be address before it get someone hurt or killed if it hasn't yet. we are talking about a truck 75 feet long and the mirror is your only line of sight. you have no other. in this time of safety for trucks this should be something you look in to wright away. *ak
1
 Windows failed resulting in leakage.

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
SCGAFFNEY29341FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CORP.864 487 1700