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Freightliner MB recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the Freightliner MB, covering 18,049 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Freightliner MB recalls by model year

1999 11997 11996 11995 11994 11993 1

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Service brakes, air: antilockReported September 22, 2000 · 13,008 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (ABS), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the ABS may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
Risk
The ABS fault light will not activate and the ABS will not function at this wheel position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the ABS ecu or the ecu will be reprogrammed. Owner notification began february 6, 2001. 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.

Recall number 00V279001 · Recall details

Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: armReported July 21, 1998 · 5,041 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: walk-in van and shuttle bus chassis equipped with meritor model fc-921 front axles. Stress cracks can occur in the left front axle steering knuckle.
Risk
This condition can lead to loss of steering control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left hand steering knuckle with a newly designed knuckle with a larger cross section in the area that was cracking.

Recall number 98V156000 · Recall details

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Freightliner MB have?

2, covering service brakes, air and steering.

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