1998 Crane Let Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Crane Let. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1998 Crane Let
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, air
Crane carrier is recalling 672 my 1999-2001 coe,my 1999-2002 ldt, my 2001-2007 ldt2, my 1998-2003 let, and my 2001-2007 let2 refuse cab and chassis for failing to comply with the brake release timing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the brake release timing was slower than required.
Remedy: Crane will replace several fittings and hoses which will increase the air flow and subsequently improve the brake release timing. The recall began on march 14, 2008. Owners may contact crane carrier at 918-832-7305.
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Labels (equipment)
On certain tag and pusher axle assemblies purchased from ridewell, the axle assemblies have an actual weight rating less than that specified on the label and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.5, "certification."
Remedy: Crane will provide owners with replacement vehicle certification labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began october 4, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Crane Let. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Crane Let model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Crane Let model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 Crane Let | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Crane Let | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Crane Let | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Crane Let | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Crane Let | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Crane Let | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Crane Let | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Crane Let | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Crane Let | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Crane Let | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Crane Let | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Crane Let | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Crane Let | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 Crane Let
How do I know if my 1998 Crane Let has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Crane Let; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Crane dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V231000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Crane models
- Packer1 complaints
- C20 complaints
- Chassis0 complaints
- Coe0 complaints
- Crane0 complaints
- Dr0 complaints
- DR201040 complaints
- Ifl0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.