Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V002000 Reported January 5, 1998

Freightliner/certification label

Freightliner Llc · Equipment · 35 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V002000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
35
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 5, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: truck/trailers. the certification labels installed on these vehicles are incorrect. the gross axle weight rating is too high for the tires that were installed.

Safety Consequence

The vehicle is too heavy for the tires installed resulting in a tire separation.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a corrected certification label on these vehicles.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 98V002000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98V002000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V002000?

NHTSA recall 98V002000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on January 5, 1998. It addresses: Freightliner/certification label. The recall affects approximately 35 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V002000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.