1998 Freightliner FLN Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS BUILT WITH AIR BRAKES THAT DID NOT HAVE…
NHTSA campaign 00V151000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed May 22, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS BUILT WITH AIR BRAKES THAT DID NOT HAVE AIR GAUGES INSTALLED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
The risk
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
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DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DUAL NEEDLE AIR PRESSURE GAUGE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 24, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | FLN | 1998 |
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Other campaigns involving Freightliner vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V151000 (manufacturer number FL-258). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.