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Front: hub
Risk. SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
1998 Freightliner FLDProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 Freightliner FLD, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Freightliner FLD has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1998 Freightliner FLD 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.
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Vehicle speed control
Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL ENGINE STARTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Service brakes, air: antilock
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS.
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Front: hub
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL.
Show 1 more recall
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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
1998 vs. every other FLD 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 FLD median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What FLD owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
THE FRONT AXLE FAILED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH GUARDRAIL (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Own a 1998 FLD?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.