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Freightliner FL60 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints across 8 model years of the Freightliner FL60 (1991–2000). The most-complained-about year is 2000.

6
safety recalls, all years
5
owner complaints, all years
1991
year with most recalls
2000
year with most complaints

Pick your Freightliner FL60 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2000 Freightliner FL6004
1997 Freightliner FL6010
1996 Freightliner FL6010
1995 Freightliner FL6010
1994 Freightliner FL6011
1993 Freightliner FL6020
1992 Freightliner FL6030
1991 Freightliner FL6040

What Freightliner FL60 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The 2000 model year has the most, with 4.

All Freightliner FL60 recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Freightliner FL60, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 03V246000 Reported 62 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ECM does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.

    Remedy: Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ECM. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.

    Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997

  2. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 97V114001 Reported 77,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. The shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and tighten any loose bolts and in the turn signal switch within 2 years from the date of the recall notification letter. The shoulder bolt will be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled…

    Model years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

  3. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 93V148000 Reported 985 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system.

    Remedy: Remove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket.

    Model years: 1991, 1992

  4. Caliper (service brakes)

    NHTSA 93V104000 Reported 56 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    As the brake pads wear, the brake caliper travel may be limited by interference with the main support member (z-bar spring) of the suspension.

    Remedy: Bendix will supply replacement brake calipers for affected vehicles.

    Model years: 1992, 1993

  5. Springs (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 91V177000 Reported 420 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    The hook size of the throttle return spring is too small resulting in a tight fit around the anchor nut, causing the throttle return spring to break prematurely.

    Remedy: Install throttle return springs with larger hooks.

    Model years: 1991

  6. Antilock (service brakes)

    NHTSA 91V178000 Reported 49 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Reservoir interior paint was allowed to enter the air reservoir check valve, and the valve is not properly seated.

    Remedy: Clean and reseat the air check valves as needed.

    Model years: 1991

Other Freightliner models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.