Model year

1998 Freightliner Conventional

Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 1, 2000 to Aug 22, 2006.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints52.5 times the median 1998 heavy truck
Severity index20.01998 heavy trucks average 9.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1998 Freightliner Conventional peaked in 2000, with 2 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.522000220032006200920122015201820212026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

40% of complaints about the 1998 Freightliner Conventional name brakes

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Brakes
2
Tires
2
Steering
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 1998 Freightliner Conventional

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1998 Freightliner Conventional

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Aug 22, 2006Failure Jul 12, 2006DES Plaines, ILTires

    1998 CONVENTIONAL RIGHT FRONT TIRE DEFLATED. *TS THE TIRE BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL AND RIM. THE TIRE CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK. *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10166927
  2. Filed Dec 22, 2005Failure Jun 21, 2005Flint, MITires

    1998 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THERE WAS DAMAGE DONE TO THE SEMI TRACTOR. *JB

    NHTSA complaint 10146453
  3. Filed Jun 4, 2003788,519 milesUnknown, DCService brakes, Hoses, Lines/piping, And fittings

    AIR LEAKS FROM BRAKE SYSTEM AIR HOSE CONNECTION.

    NHTSA complaint 10020354
  4. Filed Nov 7, 2000Failure Oct 27, 2000Columbia, UTService brakes, Air

    MODEL 132, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL. PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL HARDER MAKES PEDAL GO WAY DOWN, AND NOT RETURN. THIS CAUSES ZERO BRAKING ABILITY. *AK STUCK OR PARTIALLY STUCK BRAKE PISTONS CAUSED BRAKE LININGS TO DRAG POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FIRE AND BRAKE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER SERVICING IS VERY EXPENSIVE. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 874584
  5. Filed Sep 1, 2000Failure Jul 29, 2000Augusta, MESteering1 injured

    WHILE DRIVING THE SHAFT COMING FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOX TO THE PITMAN ARM WAS SHEARED COMPLETELY OFF, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN COLLISION. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS

    NHTSA complaint 554269
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

17 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • sb2059 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
  • sb2058 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
  • sb2057 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
  • sb2056 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
  • sb2051 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
  • sb2035 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2035 Corsair Fan Wiring Modification
  • sb2034 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2034 Fan Shroud Interference on FLD Vehicles
  • sb2032 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
  • sb2031 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
  • sb2028 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
  • sb2027 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
  • sb2026 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2026 Fan Radiator Interference
  • sb2024 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
  • sb2021 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2021 Shunt Tube Alternator Bracket Bolt Interference
  • sb2020 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics
  • sb2002 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2002 Unplugging Engine Block Heaters
  • sb2001 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.