Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V052000 Reported March 4, 1998

Freightliner/cooling fans

Q: What is recall 98V052000?

NHTSA recall 98V052000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on March 4, 1998. It addresses: Freightliner/cooling fans. The recall affects approximately 8,485 vehicles , with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Freightliner Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 8,485 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V052000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Vehicles Affected

8,485

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 4, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: truck-tractors equipped with 26" 8-blade metal engine cooling fans. the fan blades can fatigue crack and eventually separate from the fan.

Safety Consequence

If the fan blade breaks while a person was working in the engine, personal injury could occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these fans with fans which are more durable.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 98V052000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 98V052000

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

What is recall 98V052000?

NHTSA recall 98V052000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on March 4, 1998. It addresses: Freightliner/cooling fans. The recall affects approximately 8,485 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V052000 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.