1998 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL

0 recalls, 5 complaints - 17 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES2
STEERING1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
TIRES Aug 23, 2006
Incident date: Jul 12, 2006
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 Dec 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 21, 2005
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 Jun 4, 2003
AIR LEAKS FROM BRAKE SYSTEM AIR HOSE CONNECTION.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Oct 27, 2000
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 ... Read more
STEERING Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Jul 29, 2000
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
1 injured

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL

17 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING10
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY3
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM2
100000 POWER TRAIN1
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
sb2031 Feb 26, 2018
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
sb2059 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
sb2058 Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
sb2057 Feb 26, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
sb2056 Feb 26, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
sb2051 Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
sb2035 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2035 Corsair Fan Wiring Modification
sb2034 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2034 Fan Shroud Interference on FLD Vehicles
sb2032 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
sb2001 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
sb2028 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
sb2027 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
sb2026 Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2026 Fan Radiator Interference
sb2024 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
sb2021 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2021 Shunt Tube Alternator Bracket Bolt Interference
sb2020 Feb 26, 2018
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
sb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics
sb2002 Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2002 Unplugging Engine Block Heaters

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE90074 Opened: Apr 10, 1990 , Closed: Aug 7, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
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There is no summary currently available

FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL across all model years (1975, 2002).

39 Total Recalls
118 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
16 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2018 0 2 View
2008 0 2 View
2007 0 4 View
2002 1 2 View
2001 0 9 View
2000 0 14 View
1999 0 11 View
1998 (current) 0 5
1997 0 15 View
1996 1 8 View
1995 0 7 View
1994 0 1 View
1993 0 27 View
1992 0 2 View
1991 0 2 View
1990 0 3 View
1989 0 1 View
1988 2 0 View
1987 4 0 View
1986 6 1 View
1985 7 0 View
1984 4 1 View
1983 4 0 View
1982 2 0 View
1979 2 0 View
1978 1 0 View
1977 2 0 View
1976 2 0 View
1975 1 0 View

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