1998 Freightliner MT35
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Freightliner MT35. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1998 Freightliner MT35. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the hook on the throttle return springs can fracture at low mileage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The throttle may not return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the throttle springs with heavier springs and a new anchor.
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.
- 612065On freightliner custom chassis MT35 vehicles manufactured between march 20, 1996 and october 23, 1998, equipped with cummins 3.9L engine and eaton es4205 manual transmissions, the clutch disk may cause premature failure of the synchronizers inside the eaton es4205 manual transmission.
- 608272Field service modification sf171a / sc141a IS being initiated to modify freightliner custom chassis vehicles. The clutch disk on MT35 chassis may cause premature failure of the synchronizers inside the eaton es4205 manual transmission.
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