1998 Freightliner Conventional
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Freightliner Conventional. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
5 complaints1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Tires
1998 conventional right front tire deflated. *ts the tire became separated from the wheel and rim. the tire caused damaged to the right side of the truck. *Jb
- Tires
1998 freightliner conventional left rear tire blew out. *ts there was damage done to the semi tractor. *Jb
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Air leaks from brake system air hose connection.
- Service brakes, air
Model 132, when applying brakes vehicle continued to travel. Pressing brake pedal harder makes pedal go way down, and not return. This causes zero braking ability. *ak stuck or partially stuck brake pistons caused brake linings to drag possibly resulting in fire and brake failure. the consumer states that dealer servicing IS very expensive. *yh
- Steering
While driving the shaft coming from the steering gear box to the pitman arm was sheared completely off, driver lost control of the vehicle resulting in collision. (Ohio traffic crash report) *mjs
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10141699sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
- 10141698sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
- 10141697sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
- 10141696sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
- 10141692sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
- 10141677sb2035 Corsair Fan Wiring Modification
- 10141676sb2034 Fan Shroud Interference on FLD Vehicles
- 10141675sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
- 10141674sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
- 10141672sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
- 10141671sb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
- 10141670sb2026 Fan Radiator Interference
- 10141669sb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
- 10141668sb2021 Shunt Tube Alternator Bracket Bolt Interference
- 10141667sb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics
- 10141666sb2002 Unplugging Engine Block Heaters
- 10141665sb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
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