1999 Freightliner Cargo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cargo years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1999 Freightliner Cargo so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1999 Freightliner Cargo recalls (2)
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Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began may 22, 2001. 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 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Problem: These vehicles have dual axle steering with a hydraulic valve which diverts power assist from one side to the other as necessary. The hydraulic valve can be contaminated causing the valve to malfunction.
Risk: If the valve fails, the driver will experience a loss of power steering assist or the inability to switch power steering assist from one side to the other. This will inhibit the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering control valve and parking brake interlock for proper operation. Contaminated or malfunctioning units will be replaced.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Freightliner Cargo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Cargo | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Cargo | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Cargo | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Cargo | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 Cargo | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Cargo | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Freightliner Cargo?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Freightliner Cargo?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Freightliner Cargo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cargo model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.