1998 Freightliner Freightliner problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (1) · Tires (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors 2012-09-01 · 954-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
954-12 installation of the fuel injector.pdf
Electrical System 1999-09-01 · SF184A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles manufacturered from september 15, 1998 to september 19, 1999, equipped with a 382 fuel water separator may have an incorrect wiring harness. as a result, the harness cannot be plugged into the fuel water separator, or in some cases the harness is wired backwards. the modification consi
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 1998-06-02 · 980301980301 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject on ln 2680jb alternators. *yc
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 1998-02-01 · 985476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may experience battery discharging if all electrical items are not turned off. *yc
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.