1997 Freightliner FLD120 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Freightliner FLD120, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Freightliner FLD120
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Abs warning light (service brakes)
Vehicle description: truck/tractors. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." continuous power is to be supplied to the trailer antilock brake system (ABS) circuit. These vehicles were manufactured with a switch installed in the ABS circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will install an anti-lock power circuit.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Freightliner FLD120 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Brake drums were not installed properly, resulting in hard braking. Dealer has been notified. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 15, 2000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Freightliner FLD120 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner FLD120 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Freightliner FLD120 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Freightliner FLD120 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Freightliner FLD120 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Freightliner FLD120 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 Freightliner FLD120 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Freightliner FLD120 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Freightliner FLD120 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 Freightliner FLD120 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Freightliner FLD120 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 Freightliner FLD120 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 Freightliner FLD120 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 Freightliner FLD120 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 Freightliner FLD120 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Freightliner FLD120 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Freightliner FLD120 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Freightliner FLD120 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner FLD120 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Freightliner FLD120 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Freightliner FLD120
How do I know if my 1997 Freightliner FLD120 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Freightliner FLD120; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 98V001000).
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.
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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.