The worst 1999 Freightliner FLC problems
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Recalls 2
Electrical system: ignition: module
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.
- Risk
- Increased steering effort can occur.
- Remedy
- Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall. Dealers will update these engines with software changes.
Recall number 99V181002 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.
- Risk
- Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. If there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. Lbs.
Recall number 99V055002 · Recall details
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Questions about the 1999 Freightliner FLC
Is the 1999 Freightliner FLC reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1999 Freightliner FLC.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Freightliner FLC?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1999 Freightliner FLC have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and service brakes, air.
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