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1999 Freightliner FLNProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1999 Freightliner FLN. It is covered by 12 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls12Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 17, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Freightliner FLN has problems

0 complaints 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

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

12 recalls

1999 Freightliner FLN 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

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 01V-140 · Sep 17, 2001 · 75,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Recall 01V-085 · Mar 12, 2001 · 1,350 vehicles

Risk. THIS RESULTS IN SPONGY OR SOFT FEEL TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 01V-044 · Feb 21, 2001 · 16,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 00V-279 · Sep 22, 2000 · 13,008 vehicles

Risk. THE ABS FAULT LIGHT WILL NOT ACTIVATE AND THE ABS WILL NOT FUNCTION AT THIS WHEEL POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 00V-013 · Jan 18, 2000 · 21 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES IN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATIONS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 99V-143 · Jun 9, 1999 · 666 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 99V-055 · Mar 29, 1999 · 285 vehicles

Risk. WITHOUT SUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW, THE BRAKES COULD GRADUALLY LOSE ADJUSTMENT, INCREASING THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.

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 FLN 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 FLN median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

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