- The problem
- Vehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems." An internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
- The risk
- The abs fault light will not activate and the abs will not function at this wheel position, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove and replace the abs ecu or the ecu will be reprogrammed. Owner notification began february 6, 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.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Freightliner MB Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1999 Freightliner MB have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2000 for the antilock.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough MB years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1999 Freightliner MB recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1999 Freightliner MB 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.
1999 Freightliner MB vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Freightliner MB | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 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 MB
Does the 1999 Freightliner MB have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1999 Freightliner MB: antilock (September 2000). 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 MB had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1999 Freightliner MB 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