Freightliner FLC, FLD, FLN; Sterling L Line (1998-1999): Electrical system
Recall 99V181002 · Jul 27, 1999 · Freightliner Corporation
320
vehicles affected
320
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 99V181002
- Date
- Jul 27, 1999
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 320
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Ignition > Module
- Model years
- 1998-1999
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES AND EATON AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. THE ENGINES CAN STALL BECAUSE OF SOFTWARE PROBLEMS.
What can happen
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | FLC | 1998-1999 |
| Freightliner | FLD | 1998-1999 |
| Freightliner | FLN | 1998-1999 |
| Sterling | L Line | 1998-1999 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 99V181002?
4 models: Freightliner FLC (1998-1999), Freightliner FLD (1998-1999), Freightliner FLN (1998-1999) and 1 more, about 320 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 99V181002?
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY OF THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL UPDATE THESE ENGINES WITH SOFTWARE CHANGES.
What can happen?
INCREASED STEERING EFFORT CAN OCCUR.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.