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1998 Freightliner FLN recalls

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

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

For the 1998 Freightliner FLN. 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 FLN recalls, newest first

March 12, 2001NHTSA 01V0850011,350 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes and a durapark park brake system manufactured by arvinmeritor. Air is entering the hydraulic rear brake cylinders through an unknown path and the rear self-adjusting brakes may not be operating properly.
Consequence
This results in spongy or soft feel to the brake pedal and a loss of rear braking capability.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the ABS ECU and inspect the brake pedal for proper travel. If excessive travel is detected, the brake system will be bled and rear brakes adjusted. As an interim measure, freightliner will notify all owners to have their vehicles inspected to assure proper function of the brake system. This will include adjusting and bleeding the brakes. Also, owners will be instructed that on a regular basis they should do several hard brake applications while stopped. This will exercise the self-adjusting system and if they observe a low or spongy brake pedal they will be instructed to take their vehicle in for additional service. Owner notification began March 21, 2002. 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

May 22, 2000NHTSA 00V15200183 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary
Vehicle description: certain tractors fail to comply with FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." the air lines may not be routed properly to the drive axle service brake relay.
Consequence
These vehicles are not in compliance with the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for correct air line routing and reroute if necessary.

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

August 17, 1999NHTSA 99V224000224 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary
Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. These vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side. The cross shaft, miter box shaft, and u-joint have keyways and the u-joint has a set screw at both connections. The keys can work loose and fall out.
Consequence
This condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side.
Remedy
Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 27, 1999NHTSA 99V181002320 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition › Module

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.
Consequence
Increased steering effort can occur.
Remedy
Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall. Dealers will update these engines with software changes.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 9, 1999NHTSA 99V143000666 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dual steering. The steering column pinch bolts may be under-torqued or missing.
Consequence
This condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for the presence of the required fasteners, install fasteners is missing, and retorque to specifications.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 5, 1998NHTSA 98V280000441 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The door hinge fasteners contain a defect which could cause a failure to comply with the loading requirements of FMVSS no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the door hinge may not perform as required by the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the door hinge fasteners.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1998 Freightliner FLN were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Freightliner FLN years

Other 1998 Freightliner models

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Questions

Does the 1998 Freightliner FLN have any recalls?
8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, air, suspension, steering, electrical system, structure. 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 FLN 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 FLN?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.