1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
0 recalls, 11 complaints - 31 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 27, 2011
Incident date: Oct 4, 2011
THE OWNER OF THIS TRUCK FAILS TO DRUG TEST HIS DRIVERS, FAILS TO COLLECT COMPLETED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ON DRIVERS, HIS VEHICLES ARE NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WHICH RESULT IN CONSTANT BREAK DOWNS OUT OF STATE AND LEAVES THE DRIVERS WITHOUT FUEL. I RAN OUT OF FUEL IN INDIANA AND MY TRUCK WAS BLOCKIN... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Oct 24, 2007
Incident date: Sep 6, 2007
1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL LOST THE DRIVE SHAFT AND IT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE. *KB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB
TIRES
May 4, 2006
Incident date: Mar 10, 2006
1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL RIGHT REAR DRIVE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING. *TS *JB
TIRES
Jan 13, 2006
Incident date: Aug 17, 2005
1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS *JB
WHEELS
Dec 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 21, 2005
1999 FRIEGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL WHEELS CAME OFF TRAILER. *TS *JB
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Oct 6, 2003
Incident date: May 12, 2003
DRIVE SHAFT UNIT ON VEHICLE FELL OFF.*MR *TS *JB
WHEELS
Jul 2, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 2002
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING, THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL OF HIS VEHICLE CAME OFF AND STRUCK A TRAILER.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 6, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 1999
FUEL TANK LEAKS WHERE SENDING UNIT ATTATCHES TO TANK.*AK THE TOP OF FUEL TANK WHERE FILLER TUBE MEETS THE TANK ALSO LEAKS. *YH
STEERING
Aug 14, 2000
Incident date: Jun 5, 2000
THE STEERING MECHANISM BROKE LOOSE FROM THE AXLE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN VEHICLE STRIKING CONSTRUCTION BARRELS. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Mar 23, 2000
Incident date: Jan 16, 2000
BRAKES FAILED DUE TO FAILURE OF THE PIG TAIL CONNECTION, RESULTING IN COLLISION DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Crash
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Dec 2, 1998
TIE ROD FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE CONTROL AND HIT A GUARD RAIL.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
31 manufacturer communications from 30 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
04TS-43REV4
Feb 19, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Revised Technical Service Letter for Series 60 and Series 50 Camshaft Timing Specifications. Camshaft timing, valve lash, injector height, and Jake Brake lash are all very important specifications that must be followed closely in order to o
19-008WI
Aug 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
fp46907
Apr 30, 2019
010000 STEERING
Steering Intermediate Shaft Replacement
sb9810 Chassis P
Oct 18, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin 9810- Chassis Paint Usage
sb3125 AirLiner
Aug 14, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
Service Bulletin: AirLiner Suspension Six-Piece Bolted Service Crossmember
sb2002
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2002 Unplugging Engine Block Heaters
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
sb2040
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2040 New-Style Coolant Hose Clamps Available
sb2034
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2034 Fan Shroud Interference on FLD Vehicles
sb2001
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
sb2020
Feb 26, 2018
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
sb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics
sb2021
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2021 Shunt Tube Alternator Bracket Bolt Interference
sb2024
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
sb2026
Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2026 Fan Radiator Interference
sb2027
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
sb2028
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
sb2031
Feb 26, 2018
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
sb2032
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
sb2035
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2035 Corsair Fan Wiring Modification
sb4641
Jul 17, 2017
010000 STEERING
Adjusting Tilt Lock Force on TRW Steering Columns
SS1032974
Jul 11, 2017
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display
sb54296
Jun 17, 2017
074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)
Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
sb0002
Jun 17, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Publications Ordering
sb54296
Jun 17, 2017
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit
sb9815
Jan 1, 2015
160000 STRUCTURE
sb9815 Paint Finish Standards
35-30
Sep 1, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
35-30 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Drive Hubs
33-28
Sep 1, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
33-28 - Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Steer Hubs
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
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 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 (current) | 0 | 11 | |
| 1998 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 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 |