1999 Freightliner FL-50 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 12, 1999 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other FL-50 years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1999 Freightliner FL-50 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1999 Freightliner FL-50 recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 6, 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V111000 · 185 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes. The hydraulic brake tube to the front left brake can contact the bottom frame rail flange.

Risk: This condition could result in a loss of brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the brake tube with one that provides clearance to the frame rail.

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 FL-50 years

← 1998 FL-50

YearComplaintsRecalls
199901
1998 FL-5001
1997 FL-5001
1996 FL-5001
1995 FL-5001

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Freightliner FL-50?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Freightliner FL-50?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1999 Freightliner FL-50 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FL-50 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.