- The problem
- Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. A loss of throttle control (engine will return to idle) could occur when the exhaust brake has been activated, the brakes are applied, and the vehicle is coming to a stop.
- The risk
- A loss of throttle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will reprogram the engine control module. Owner notification began may 14, 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 VCL Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1999 Freightliner VCL have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in April 2001 for the vehicle speed control.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical VCL year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1999 Freightliner VCL recalls 3
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: recreational vehicle chassis. Interference can occur between the steer axle slack adjusters and the axle knuckle post during a full wheel cut with the brakes applied.
- The risk
- This can result in diminished braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the slack adjusters with one that will provide clearance.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: motor home chassis. The tire pressure on the certification labels are incorrect for the designated gross axle weight rating. This does not comply with requirements of part 567, "certification."
- The risk
- This could result in improper inflation of the tires for the gross axle weight rating listed for the chassis.
- The fix
- Owners will be mailed an overlay with the correct tire pressure.
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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 VCL: every year compared
All VCL years1999 Freightliner VCL vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Freightliner VCL | 0 | 3 | 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 |
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 1999 Freightliner VCL
Does the 1999 Freightliner VCL have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1999 Freightliner VCL: vehicle speed control (April 2001); drum (August 2000); labels (February 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 VCL had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1999 Freightliner VCL a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Freightliner VCL 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.
What should I do if my 1999 Freightliner VCL 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