# Recalls that may apply to the 1998 Freightliner Argosy A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [03V112000](/recalls/nhtsa/03V112000.md), 2003-03-21: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB. ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON\-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY. Built 1998\-08\-01 to 2001\-02\-28. - [00V232002](/recalls/nhtsa/00V232002.md), 2000-08-07: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC\-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT \(ECU\), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1\) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2\) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL. Built 1998\-02\-13 to 2000\-08\-03. - [00V082000](/recalls/nhtsa/00V082000.md), 2000-03-17: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN 12 VOLT POWER OUTLETS. AN UNPLUGGED HOLE IN THE FLOORBOARD CAN ALLOW ROAD SALTS AND MOISTURE INTO AN AREA WHERE A 12 VOLT POWER OUTLET IS MOUNTED. Built 1998\-11\-01 to 2000\-02\-28. - [99V352000](/recalls/nhtsa/99V352000.md), 1999-12-14: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN RETAINERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED. Built 1998\-09\-01 to 1999\-12\-07. - [99V295000](/recalls/nhtsa/99V295000.md), 1999-10-26: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE OUTBOARD BEARING ON THE STEERING AXLE HUBS CAN FAIL DUE TO WATER INTRUSION THROUGH A HUBCAP VENT. Built 1998\-10\-01 to 1999\-10\-18. - [99V144000](/recalls/nhtsa/99V144000.md), 1999-06-09: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE FLOORBOARD WHERE AN OBJECT ON THE FLOOR MAY INADVERTENTLY HOLD THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN. THE LIGHTER CIRCUIT BREAKER ONLY PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT ON THE FIRST EVENT. Built 1998\-07\-01 to 1999\-05\-13. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2003179](/recalls/tc/2003179.md), 2003-07-29: Suspension. On certain vehicles, manufacturing defects in the front axle unitized hubs may cause premature spalling of the wheel bearings. This condition will lead to eventual breakdown of the bearing and potential loss of vehicle control amidst the presence of warning signals such as activation of ABS warning light, steering wheel vibration, brake drag, noise and vehicle pull. Correction: Dealer will replace both front wheel hubs. - [2002197](/recalls/tc/2002197.md), 2002-11-01: Steering. The TRW tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness. This can lead to premature wear out and a possible separation of the ball stud from the socket and loss of steering control. Correction: All affected tie rods and drag links with different design ends will be replaced. - [2000172](/recalls/tc/2000172.md), 2000-08-28: Brakes. On certain vehicles, the Bendix ABS ECU misinterprets certain signals from wheel ends which can result in the temporary loss of braking capability on one or more wheel positions for several seconds. This response results from either an ABS cable that has chafed through the insulation and contacted a rotating part or a misaligned tone ring that has been damaged by contacting other components. Correction: ABS ECU will be replaced with a new ECU with upgraded software capable of detecting and properly responding to erroneous signals. - [2000094](/recalls/tc/2000094.md), 2000-04-14: Electrical. On certain vehicles, an unplugged hole in the floorboard can allow road salt and moisture into an area where a 12 volt power outlet is mounted. A short between the outlet terminals may develop that can cause an electrical fire. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected to determine if a floorboard plug was installed. On vehicles found without a plug, a new outlet plug will be installed. - [2000017](/recalls/tc/2000017.md), 2000-01-17: Brakes. On certain vehicles, the brake pedal pivot pin retainers may not have been properly installed. This could result in loss of brake pedal function. Correction: The brake pedal pivot pin will be replaced with a longer pin that prevents mis\-installation of the retaining hitch pin. - [1999124](/recalls/tc/1999124.md), 1999-06-21: Electrical. On certain vehicles, the cigarette lighter is located close to the floorboard where an object on the floor may inadvertently hold the cigarette lighter in. The lighter circuit breaker only protects the circuit on the first event. Subsequent events result in overheating with the possibility of a dash fire. Correction: A cigarette lighter element with a peripheral ring and push button will be installed plus a fuse will replace the circuit breaker. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. 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