1999 Freightliner Cargo recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 1999 Freightliner Cargo. Last verified Sep 13, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Feb 21, 2001Crash risk1999 Freightliner Argosy, 1999 Freightliner Cargo, 1999 Freightliner Century and 16 other models — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUS AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
01V044002 · 16K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION