1998 FREIGHTLINER MT35 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT35
The 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT35 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT35
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT35, potentially affecting up to 2,273 vehicles.
Recall 99V033003 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
| 503 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS EQUIPPED WITH SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE.
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 99V026000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
| 1,770 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE HOOK ON THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AT LOW MILEAGE.
Consequence: THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE SPRINGS WITH HEAVIER SPRINGS AND A NEW ANCHOR.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT35
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT35.
Safety Rating for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT35
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT35 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT35
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT35. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SF171A — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FIELD SERVICE MODIFICATION SF171A / SC141A IS BEING INITIATED TO MODIFY FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS VEHICLES. THE CLUTCH DISK ON MT35 CHASSIS MAY CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE SYNCHRONIZERS INSIDE THE EATON ES4205 MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT35
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER MT35
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER MT35 — 0 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER MT35 — 0 complaints
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER MT35 (current)
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER MT35 — 0 complaints
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER MT35 — 0 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints