1998 Freightliner Cargo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Freightliner Cargo. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Freightliner Cargo
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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Hydraulic power assist system (steering)
These vehicles have dual axle steering with a hydraulic valve which diverts power assist from one side to the other as necessary. The hydraulic valve can be contaminated causing the valve to malfunction.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering control valve and parking brake interlock for proper operation. Contaminated or malfunctioning units will be replaced.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Freightliner Cargo. 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 Cargo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner Cargo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Freightliner Cargo | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Freightliner Cargo | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Freightliner Cargo | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Freightliner Cargo | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Freightliner Cargo | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Freightliner Cargo | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Freightliner Cargo | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1998 Freightliner Cargo
How do I know if my 1998 Freightliner Cargo 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Freightliner Cargo; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 99V256000).
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
- Cascadia253 complaints
- Freightliner135 complaints
- Columbia96 complaints
- Conventional76 complaints
- Business Class M254 complaints
- Century53 complaints
- Sprinter 250049 complaints
- FL-7037 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.