1999 Freightliner FLD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLD years
- Not enough data 2nd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 8 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Freightliner FLD. That ranks 2nd out of 15 FLD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%). There are 8 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 8safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Freightliner FLD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Freightliner FLD recalls (8)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:hub
Problem: 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.
Risk: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Fix: 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.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Risk: This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began november 8, 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.
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.
Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
Suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with dual leaf spring type air ride suspensions and vehicles built with single leaf spring type air ride suspensions. Rear suspension springs can fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly.
Risk: If undetected, the rear end of the spring could separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation.
Fix: For vehicles equipped with single leaf springs, dealers will remove and replace all springs. For vehicles equipped with dual leaf springs, dealers will inspect for cracked springs and replace if cracked.
Suspension:front:hub
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The outboard bearing on the steering axle hubs can fail due to water intrusion through a hubcap vent.
Risk: This condition can result in a separation of the wheel.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:ignition:module
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.
Risk: Increased steering effort can occur.
Fix: Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall. Dealers will update these engines with software changes.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: trucks equipped with tuftrac suspensions. The rear suspension axle clamps can fracture, allowing the rear axle to shift.
Risk: This condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new upper and lower axle clamps.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle hops into curves, across yellow line. Steering problems occur. Dealer contacted, and attempted to remedy problem. States normal conditions. Problem still exists. Provide further information. *ak
Other Freightliner FLD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 FLD | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 FLD | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 FLD | 0 | 7 |
| 2008 FLD | 1 | 10 |
| 2007 FLD | 0 | 10 |
| 2006 FLD | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 FLD | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 FLD | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 FLD | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 FLD | 1 | 8 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 |
| 1998 FLD | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 FLD | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 FLD | 1 | 5 |
| 1995 FLD | 0 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Freightliner FLD?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Freightliner FLD?
Yes, 8 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Freightliner FLD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLD model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.