CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Freightliner Century has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (4 reports).
1998 Freightliner Century recalls
Most common 1998 Freightliner Century problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS JAMMED. THE CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURE AND THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE FOR THIS BELT JAMMING. *NM
1998 CENTURY CLASS MODEL TRAILER EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS.*MR THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT ONE OF THE U-JOINTS HAD GONE BAD, THE FLEX LINE HAD ROTTED AWAY WHICH CONNECTED TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH CAUSED A LEAK. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A POWER STEERING LEAK, ALSO THE AIR FILTER WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS ASSIGNED ANOTHER TRACTOR, HOWEVER IT WAS A 2001 MODEL AND HE SOON DISCOVERED THE FAN BLADES WERE COMPLETELY BLACK AND HE HAD TO TAPE A FILTER OVER THE AIR INTAKE. *JB *NLM
CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES FIRMLY AND AXLE FELL OFF. VEHICLE IS A CENTURY CLASSIC, 2000. COSUMER MAY NOT BE AWARE OF NHTSA RECALL 99V35 9000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL F L-251 CONCERNING TIE ROD END. WILL TRY AND CONTACT CONSUMER TO INFORM SYSTEM WAS DOWN. *AK
CONSUMER FELT A VIBRATION IN THE DRIVETRAIN, THE DRIVESHAFT AND CONNECTING COMPONENTS CAME FLYING OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE, THE YOKE ON THE BACK OF THE FRONT DRIVE AXLE WAS CRACKED AND CAME APART CAUSING ALL THE PARTS TO COME OFF, THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT IF THERE WERE GREASE FITTINGS ON THESE PARTS THE CRACKING WOULD HAVE BEEN SPOTTED WHEN DOING A GREASE JOB.
DRIVER SIDE WIPER ARM FELL OFF. YH
1998 Freightliner Century questions
Does the 1998 Freightliner Century have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1998 Freightliner Century: Suspension:Front:Hub; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly; Suspension:Front:Hub; Suspension:Front. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Freightliner Century?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (4), Fuel System, Gasoline (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Freightliner Century has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.