How many recalls does the 1998 Freightliner Mt35 have?

The 1998 Freightliner Mt35 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Freightliner Mt35 has an open recall?

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1998 Freightliner Mt35 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1998 Freightliner Mt35 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,273 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 99V033003 1999-04-12 503 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STEP VANS EQUIPPED WITH SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE.

Consequence

SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 99V026000 1999-02-08 1,770 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE HOOK ON THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AT LOW MILEAGE.

Consequence

THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE SPRINGS WITH HEAVIER SPRINGS AND A NEW ANCHOR.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Freightliner Mt35 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.