1998 Freightliner FLD Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 1998 Freightliner FLD has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).

5Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your FLD?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1998 Freightliner FLD recalls

Suspension:Front:Hub

Recall 03V112Mar 21, 20035,716 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 02V077Mar 20, 200297 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Recall 00V232002Aug 7, 200035,405 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Hub

Recall 99V295Oct 26, 19992,976 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Ignition:Module

Recall 99V181002Jul 27, 1999320 vehicles affected

Most common 1998 Freightliner FLD problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train2

What owners report

2002-09-17, Power Train
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, HE NOTICED A VIBRATION, WHICH BECAME RAPIDLY SEVERE, CONSUMER THEN HEARD A NOISE AND THERE WAS ALSO A SMELL OF HOT OIL, THE SEMI LOST ALL POWER, CONSUMER COASTED TO A STOP, AND AFTER EXITING THE SEMI, CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE DRIVE SHAFT HAD BROKE OFF WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH CAUSED ANOTHER MOTORIST TO RUN OVER IT.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB
2000-08-14, Power Train
THE FRONT AXLE FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH GUARDRAIL (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS

1998 Freightliner FLD questions

Does the 1998 Freightliner FLD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1998 Freightliner FLD: Suspension:Front:Hub; Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock; Suspension:Front:Hub; Electrical System:Ignition:Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Freightliner FLD?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Freightliner FLD 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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