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1998 Freightliner Century recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Freightliner Century. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1998 Freightliner Century recalls, newest first

March 21, 2003NHTSA 03V1120005,716 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Hub

Summary
On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's FF98X series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before September 20, 2003. 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 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 7, 2000NHTSA 00V23200235,405 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Antilock

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air ABS with an EC-17 1030R electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence
This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 29, 1999NHTSA 99V3590002,588 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The tie rod ends can fracture due to low stress, high cycle, reversed bending fatigue resulting from a system resonance.
Consequence
Loss of steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod ends and tube assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 26, 1999NHTSA 99V2950002,976 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Hub

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 21, 1998NHTSA 98V08500022,186 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor interaxle driveline u-joints. Deflector rings, a part of the system to seal the u-joints from contaminates, are loose. This allows water to enter the u-joint bearing area result in dilution of the lubricant, oxidation of the bearing and seal surfaces, and loss of lubricant.
Consequence
If this problem goes undetected, the interaxle driveline can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the u-joints with the current design u-joints.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1998 Freightliner Century with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer4
  2. Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe3
  3. Fuel system3
  4. Gasoline › Carburetor system2
  5. Power train › Axle assembly2

Other Freightliner Century years

Other 1998 Freightliner models

Most recalled 1998 vehicles

  1. 1998 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
  2. 1998 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
  3. 1998 Honda Civic (18 recalls)
  4. 1998 Dodge Ram (17 recalls)
  5. 1998 Blue Bird TC2000 (17 recalls)
All of 1998’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1998 Freightliner Century have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, service brakes, air, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 Freightliner Century recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Freightliner Century?
9 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.