CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Freightliner Conventional has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Air (2 reports).
0Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1998 Freightliner Conventional recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Freightliner Conventional.
Most common 1998 Freightliner Conventional problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
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
1998 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THERE WAS DAMAGE DONE TO THE SEMI TRACTOR. *JB
AIR LEAKS FROM BRAKE SYSTEM AIR HOSE CONNECTION.
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
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
1998 Freightliner Conventional questions
Does the 1998 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Freightliner Conventional at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Freightliner Conventional?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Air (2), Tires (2), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Freightliner Conventional 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.
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