1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD
5 recalls, 2 complaints - 2 TSBs
03V112000 Mar 21, 2003
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
Consequence
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT HUBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547... Read more
02V077000 Mar 20, 2002
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS CONVERTED FROM SLEEPERCABS TO DAY CABS AND EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. THE IDLE SYSTEM WAS NOT COMPLETELY DISABLED IN THE CAB CONVERSION PROCESS.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL ENGINE STARTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL COMPLETELY DISABLE THE OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 3, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
00V232002 Aug 7, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
99V295000 Oct 26, 1999
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE STEERING AXLE HUBS CAN FAIL DUE TO WATER INTRUSION THROUGH A HUBCAP VENT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HUBCAP AND INSPECT FOR WATER INTRUSION AND CORROSION. THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. A NON-VENTED HUBCAP WILL BE INSTALLED.
99V181002 Jul 27, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.
Consequence
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Sep 17, 2002
Incident date: Jul 16, 2002
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 HIGHW... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 14, 2000
Incident date: May 21, 2000
THE FRONT AXLE FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH GUARDRAIL (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
SF174AB
Mar 1, 1999
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 1, 1998 AND DECEMBER 7, 1998 MAY HAVE A QUADRAMOUNT TENSIONER INCORRECTLY INSTALLED WITH A LOCKWASHER INSTEAD OF THE PROPER FLATWASHER. *TT
985481
Jun 1, 1998
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH THE HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER FLD
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE94020
Opened: Mar 3, 1994 , Closed: Jun 20, 1994
BATTERY BOX COVER SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
FREIGHTLINER FLD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER FLD across all model years (1986, 2011).
111
Total Recalls
11
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FREIGHTLINER FLD - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 10 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 2 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 1998 (current) | 5 | 2 | |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1996 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |