- The 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.
- The risk
- Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Freightliner FLD Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1999 Freightliner FLD have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 8 recalls, the latest in March 2003 for the hub.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical FLD year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1999 Freightliner FLD recalls 8
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
- 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
- The 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.
- The risk
- If undetected, the rear end of the spring could separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation.
- The 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The outboard bearing on the steering axle hubs can fail due to water intrusion through a hubcap vent.
- The risk
- This condition can result in a separation of the wheel.
- The 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.
- The risk
- INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
- The fix
- Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall. Dealers will update these engines with software changes.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with tuftrac suspensions. The rear suspension axle clamps can fracture, allowing the rear axle to shift.
- The risk
- This condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install new upper and lower axle clamps.
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Freightliner FLD: every year compared
All FLD years1999 Freightliner FLD vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Freightliner FLD | 0 | 8 | D | |
| 1999 Freightliner Conventional | 11 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Freightliner Century | 6 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Freightliner FL-70 | 5 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1999 Freightliner Business Class | 1 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Freightliner FL130 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1999 Freightliner Eldorado | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1999 Freightliner Classic | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1999 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 1999 Freightliner FLD
Does the 1999 Freightliner FLD have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 1999 Freightliner FLD: hub (March 2003); tie rod assembly (September 2001); tie rod assembly (February 2001); antilock (August 2000) and more. 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 1999 Freightliner FLD had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1999 Freightliner FLD a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 31 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Freightliner FLD 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 FLD years have the most complaints?
1998 (2), 1996 (1), 2001 (1). See every Freightliner FLD year compared.
What should I do if my 1999 Freightliner FLD 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