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Freightliner Fln Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 21 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint across 19 model years of the Freightliner Fln (1990–2008). The most-complained-about year is 2005.

21
safety recalls, all years
1
owner complaints, all years
1999
year with most recalls
2005
year with most complaints

Pick your Freightliner Fln model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2008 Freightliner Fln10
2007 Freightliner Fln10
2006 Freightliner Fln10
2005 Freightliner Fln11
2004 Freightliner Fln10
2003 Freightliner Fln10
2002 Freightliner Fln30
2001 Freightliner Fln30
2000 Freightliner Fln60
1999 Freightliner Fln120
1998 Freightliner Fln80
1997 Freightliner Fln40
1996 Freightliner Fln20
1995 Freightliner Fln20
1994 Freightliner Fln10
1993 Freightliner Fln10
1992 Freightliner Fln20
1991 Freightliner Fln10
1990 Freightliner Fln10

What Freightliner Fln owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The 2005 model year has the most, with 1.

All Freightliner Fln recalls (21)

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

  1. Axle assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 08V137000 Reported 28,764 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Daimler trucks is recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc b2 and fs65 school bus chassis, fccc fb65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner fln, and business class m2 heavy trucks, built from january 26, 2000, through march 24, 2008, manufactured with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound…

    Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 8, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

    Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

  2. Driveline (power train)

    NHTSA 02V336000 Reported 145 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    On certain heavy trucks, the cast output yoke on the mercedes-benz transmissions could fracture on vehicle with 1610 or 16t series drivelines.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the cast transmission output yoke with a forged part. Owner notification began on january 30, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

    Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002

  3. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 02V318002 Reported 2,616 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3126e hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (hep8), the pump components may experience a high pressure seal failure which can result in a short period of rough running and subsequent engine stall due to a loss of injection…

    Remedy: Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect the pump serial numbers and replace the pump if necessary. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on…

    Model years: 2002

  4. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 01V140007 Reported 75,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began november 8, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

    Model years: 1999, 2000

  5. Suspension

    NHTSA 01V167002 Reported 222 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Owner notification began march 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…

    Model years: 2000

  6. Foundation components (service brakes)

    NHTSA 01V085001 Reported 1,350 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes and a durapark park brake system manufactured by arvinmeritor. Air is entering the hydraulic rear brake cylinders through an unknown path and the rear self-adjusting brakes may not be operating properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the ABS ECU and inspect the brake pedal for proper travel. If excessive travel is detected, the brake system will be bled and rear brakes adjusted. As an interim measure, freightliner…

    Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

  7. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 01V044002 Reported 16,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began may 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

    Model years: 1999

  8. Antilock (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V279001 Reported 13,008 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: shuttle buses, recreational vehicles, utility vans, and heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (ABS), fail to comply to the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the ABS may not detect an extreme wheel…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the ABS ECU or the ECU will be reprogrammed. Owner notification began february 6, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

    Model years: 1999

  9. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 00V229001 Reported 594 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, shuttle buses, transit buses and step vans equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. These transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.

    Remedy: Allison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will remove the transmission from the vehicle, replace the park pawl, and reinstall the transmission in the vehicle. Owner…

    Model years: 2000

  10. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 00V152001 Reported 83 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: certain tractors fail to comply with FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." the air lines may not be routed properly to the drive axle service brake relay.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for correct air line routing and reroute if necessary.

    Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

  11. Switch (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V151000 Reported 7 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy trucks built with air brakes that did not have air gauges installed. This does not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new dual needle air pressure gauge.

    Model years: 1998

  12. Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

    NHTSA 00V019002 Reported 151 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies. The fifth wheel mounting plates can crack.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.

    Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992

  13. Antilock (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V013000 Reported 21 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. A heat shield between an ABS (anti lock brake system) modulating valve and a muffler was omitted.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a heat shield between the ABS modulating valve and the muffler.

    Model years: 1999

  14. Parking brake

    NHTSA 00V002001 Reported 33 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. These valves do not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another…

    Remedy: A replacement valve will be provided to owners with installation instructions.

    Model years: 1997

  15. Hub (suspension)

    NHTSA 99V295000 Reported 2,976 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The outboard bearing on the steering axle hubs can fail due to water intrusion through a hubcap vent.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the hubcap and inspect for water intrusion and corrosion. The hub and bearing assembly will be replaced if there is evidence of corrosion. A non-vented hubcap will be installed.

    Model years: 1998, 1999

  16. Steering

    NHTSA 99V224000 Reported 224 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. These vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side. The cross shaft, miter box shaft, and u-joint have…

    Remedy: Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.

    Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

  17. Electrical system: module

    NHTSA 99V181002 Reported 320 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems.

    Remedy: Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy of this recall. Dealers will update these engines with software changes.

    Model years: 1998, 1999

  18. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 99V172000 Reported 204 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: trucks equipped with tuftrac suspensions. The rear suspension axle clamps can fracture, allowing the rear axle to shift.

    Remedy: Dealers will install new upper and lower axle clamps.

    Model years: 1999

  19. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 99V143000 Reported 666 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dual steering. The steering column pinch bolts may be under-torqued or missing.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the presence of the required fasteners, install fasteners is missing, and retorque to specifications.

    Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999

  20. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 99V055002 Reported 285 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.

    Remedy: Dealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. If there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. Lbs.

    Model years: 1999

  21. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 98V280000 Reported 441 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The door hinge fasteners contain a defect which could cause a failure to comply with the loading requirements of FMVSS no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the door hinge fasteners.

    Model years: 1998

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.