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1999 Freightliner Business ClassProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Freightliner Business Class, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Freightliner Business Class has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10
Power train10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

1999 Freightliner Business Class recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Mechanical: linkage and cable

Recall 02V-108 · Apr 10, 2002 · 548 vehicles

Risk. IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING BRAKE COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages

Recall 00V-357 · Nov 3, 2000 · 105,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 00V-232 · Aug 7, 2000 · 35,405 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Springs: air suspension system

Recall 00V-081 · Mar 17, 2000 · 13,545 vehicles

Risk. IF UNDETECTED, THE REAR END OF THE SPRING COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A HAZARDOUS ROAD DEBRIS SITUATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Freightliner.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Business Class year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Business Class median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Business Class owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKING UP INTERMITTENTLY, AND ABS LIGHT WOULD MOMENTARILY STAY ON. ALSO, ENGINE STALLS WHENEVER ON A DEEP INCLINE; VEHICLE BEEN INTO DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEMS STILL REOCCURRING. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ON AN INCLINE FOR IT TO STALL, IT JUST…
Complaint 884345 · Mar 27, 2001

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