Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V224000 Reported August 17, 1999

Freightliner/right hand drive

Q: What is recall 99V224000?

NHTSA recall 99V224000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on August 17, 1999. It addresses: Freightliner/right hand drive. The recall affects approximately 224 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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 · N/A · 224 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V224000

Manufacturer Campaign

FL-242

Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

224

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 17, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. these vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side. the cross shaft, miter box shaft, and u-joint have keyways and the u-joint has a set screw at both connections. the keys can work loose and fall out.

Safety Consequence

This condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.

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 99V224000 or campaign FL-242.
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 99V224000

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

What is recall 99V224000?

NHTSA recall 99V224000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on August 17, 1999. It addresses: Freightliner/right hand drive. The recall affects approximately 224 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V224000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-242. 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.