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
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
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
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
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
BATTERY CABLE SHORTS
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| 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 |