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1991 Freightliner FL80 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1991 Freightliner FL80. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1991 Freightliner FL80

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. 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…

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1991 Freightliner FL80. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Freightliner FL80 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner FL80 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1991 Freightliner FL8040
1992 Freightliner FL8020
1993 Freightliner FL8010
1994 Freightliner FL8010
2000 Freightliner FL8002

Checking a specific 1991 Freightliner FL80

How do I know if my 1991 Freightliner FL80 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1991 Freightliner FL80; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Freightliner dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 91V177000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

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.