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1998 Freightliner Argosy Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 1998 Freightliner Argosy. Check your own VIN below.

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6 safety recalls for the 1998 Freightliner Argosy

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Hub (suspension)

    NHTSA 03V112000 Reported 5,716 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…

  2. Antilock (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V232002 Reported 35,405 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

  3. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 00V082000 Reported 1,073 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with certain 12 volt power outlets. An unplugged hole in the floorboard can allow road salts and moisture into an area where a 12 volt power outlet is mounted.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect all vehicles to determine if a floorboard plug was installed. On vehicles found without a plug, a new outlet and plug will be installed.

  4. Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages

    NHTSA 99V352000 Reported 1,800 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The brake pedal pivot pin retainers may not have been properly installed.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake pedal pivot pin with a longer pin that prevents mis-installation of the retaining hitch pin.

  5. Hub (suspension)

    NHTSA 99V295000 Reported 2,976 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The outboard bearing on the steering axle hubs can fail due to water intrusion through a hubcap vent.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the hubcap and inspect for water intrusion and corrosion. The hub and bearing assembly will be replaced if there is evidence of corrosion. A non-vented hubcap will be installed.

  6. Electrical (equipment)

    NHTSA 99V144000 Reported 560 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The cigarette lighter is located close to the floorboard where an object on the floor may inadvertently hold the cigarette lighter in. The lighter circuit breaker only protects the circuit on the first event.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the cigarette lighter element with one that has a peripheral ring and pushbutton that prevents inadvertent activation. The circuit protection will also be changed from a breaker to a fuse.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Freightliner Argosy. 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 Freightliner Argosy model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner Argosy model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1997 Freightliner Argosy10
1998 Freightliner Argosy60
1999 Freightliner Argosy90
2000 Freightliner Argosy70
2001 Freightliner Argosy20
2003 Freightliner Argosy20
2004 Freightliner Argosy20
2005 Freightliner Argosy41
2006 Freightliner Argosy50
2007 Freightliner Argosy50
2008 Freightliner Argosy60
2009 Freightliner Argosy10
2010 Freightliner Argosy20
2011 Freightliner Argosy10
2014 Freightliner Argosy30
2015 Freightliner Argosy10

Checking a specific 1998 Freightliner Argosy

How do I know if my 1998 Freightliner Argosy 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 1998 Freightliner Argosy; 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 Freightliner dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V082000).

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 Freightliner models

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.