- The problem
- Fasteners that retain the brake pedal to the pivot tube may not have been properly torqued.
- The risk
- Brake pedals could detach from the pivot tube while truckis in operation which could result in an accident.
- The fix
- Reinstall brake pedal clamp fasteners with loctite and torque properly.
Vehicle safety record
1988 Freightliner Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1988 Freightliner Conventional have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 1988 for the pedals and linkages.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Conventional year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1988 Freightliner Conventional recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.
- The risk
- A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Install a nonadjustable 1500 psi power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. Replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. Adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 psi and adjust axle stops.
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No complaints about the 1988 Freightliner Conventional yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Freightliner Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional years1988 Freightliner Conventional vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Freightliner Conventional | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1988 Freightliner Freightliner | 1 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 1988 Freightliner FLC | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1988 Freightliner Conventional
Does the 1988 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1988 Freightliner Conventional: pedals and linkages (October 1988); linkages (October 1988). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1988 Freightliner Conventional had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1988 Freightliner Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner Conventional year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Freightliner Conventional years have the most complaints?
2000 (12), 1999 (11), 1995 (7). See every Freightliner Conventional year compared.
What should I do if my 1988 Freightliner Conventional has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data