1998 Freightliner Cargo Recalls

All 1998 Freightliner Cargo recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

October 1st, 1999
Recalled Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Recall Date
October 1st, 1999
Units Effected
422
NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V256000
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-245
Manufactured Begin Date: March 2nd, 1998
Manufactured End Date: September 10th, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: May 26th, 2000

Defect Summary:
THESE VEHICLES HAVE DUAL AXLE STEERING WITH A HYDRAULIC VALVE WHICH DIVERTS POWER ASSIST FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER AS NECESSARY. THE HYDRAULIC VALVE CAN BE CONTAMINATED CAUSING THE VALVE TO MALFUNCTION.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE VALVE FAILS, THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST OR THE INABILITY TO SWITCH POWER STEERING ASSIST FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER. THIS WILL INHIBIT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING CONTROL VALVE AND PARKING BRAKE INTERLOCK FOR PROPER OPERATION. CONTAMINATED OR MALFUNCTIONING UNITS WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall Notes:
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-245. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 26, 2000. 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 1-800-1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall Comments

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