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1997 Freightliner Fln Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1997 Freightliner Fln. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1997 Freightliner Fln

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Freightliner Fln. 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 Fln model years

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

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

Checking a specific 1997 Freightliner Fln

How do I know if my 1997 Freightliner Fln 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 1997 Freightliner Fln; 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 00V002001).

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.