1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN
8 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs
01V085001 Mar 12, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND A DURAPARK PARK BRAKE SYSTEM MANUFACTURED BY ARVINMERITOR. AIR IS ENTERING THE HYDRAULIC REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS THROUGH AN UNKNOWN PATH AND THE REAR SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKES MAY NOT BE OPERATING PROPERLY.
Consequence
THIS RESULTS IN SPONGY OR SOFT FEEL TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE ABS ECU AND INSPECT THE BRAKE PEDAL FOR PROPER TRAVEL. IF EXCESSIVE TRAVEL IS DETECTED, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WILL BE BLED AND REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED. AS AN INTERIM MEASURE, FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY ALL OWNERS TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLES INSPECTED TO ASSURE PROPER FUNCTION... Read more
00V151000 May 22, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS BUILT WITH AIR BRAKES THAT DID NOT HAVE AIR GAUGES INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DUAL NEEDLE AIR PRESSURE GAUGE.
00V152001 May 22, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRACTORS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE AIR LINES MAY NOT BE ROUTED PROPERLY TO THE DRIVE AXLE SERVICE BRAKE RELAY.
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CORRECT AIR LINE ROUTING AND REROUTE IF NECESSARY.
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.
99V224000 Aug 17, 1999
STEERING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS WITH STEERING LINKAGES CONVERTED TO STAND-UP RIGHT-DRIVE BY FONTAINE MODIFICATION COMPANY. THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STEERING CROSS SHAFT THAT CONNECTS THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING COLUMN TO THE LEFT SIDE STEERING COLUMN, WITH A MITER BOX, AND U-JOINT AT EACH SIDE. THE CROSS S... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NUTS AND BOLTS THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ENDS AND SHAFTS WHICH WILL CREATE A POSITIVE LOCK BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR BOXES.
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.
99V143000 Jun 9, 1999
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLTS MAY BE UNDER-TORQUED OR MISSING.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE REQUIRED FASTENERS, INSTALL FASTENERS IS MISSING, AND RETORQUE TO SPECIFICATIONS.
98V280000 Nov 5, 1998
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DOOR HINGE FASTENERS CONTAIN A DEFECT WHICH COULD CAUSE A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE LOADING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR HINGE MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR HINGE FASTENERS.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLN
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
SF180AB
Jul 1, 1999
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING ROBERTSHAW LOW COOLANT LEVEL SENDER FOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 19, 1998 AND FEBRUARY 15, 1999. *TT
SF172AB
Feb 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH SHIFT FORK FAILURE OCCURING IN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 7, 1997 TO DECEMBER 18, 1998. *TT
FREIGHTLINER FLN - All Years Overview
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Total Recalls
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Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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