1998 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONALFreightliner Conventional 1998

Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1998 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL, manufacturered by Freightliner Corporation.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
FREIGHTLINER2FU 2FV 3FF
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 1998 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL produced?
     - The 1998 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL is produced in PORTLAND Or, United States (usa).
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • sb2059 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: SB2059 replacing push-to-connect air line fittings with brass compression fittings
  • sb2058 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY: SB2058 early epa07 qld radiator replacement
  • sb2057 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: SB2057 new surge tank design
  • sb2056 - POWER TRAIN: SB2056 transmission oil line removal and installation
  • sb2051 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY: SB2051 radiator surge tank vent line plumbing
  • sb2035 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: SB2035 corsair fan wiring modification
  • sb2034 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: SB2034 fan shroud interference on fld vehicles
  • sb2032 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: SB2032 gates powergrip hose clamps, replacement
  • sb2031 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: SB2031 horton fan clutches with 32-inch fans
  • sb2028 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: SB2028 engine coolant changes
  • sb2027 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: SB2027 index k7w fan control kit function check
  • sb2026 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY: SB2026 fan radiator interference
  • sb2024 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: SB2024 horton fan clutch changes
  • sb2021 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: SB2021 shunt tube alternator bracket bolt interference
  • sb2020 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: SB2020 index fan control system diagnostics
  • sb2002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: SB2002 unplugging engine block heaters
  • sb2001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: SB2001 block heater location in l10 engines with low-flow cooling
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20001026

Model 132, when applying brakes vehicle continued to travel. Pressing brake pedal harder makes pedal go way down, and not return. This causes zero braking ability. *ak stuck or partially stuck brake pistons caused brake linings to drag possibly resulting in fire and brake failure. The consumer states that dealer servicing is very expensive. *yh

NoNoN 1 InjuredNone20000728

While driving the shaft coming from the steering gear box to the pitman arm was sheared completely off, driver lost control of the vehicle resulting in collision. (ohio traffic crash report) *mjs

NoNoN NoneNone

Air leaks from brake system air hose connection.

Common OBD-II Error Codes
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