1997 Freightliner FLN106 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1997 Freightliner FLN106. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1997 Freightliner FLN106
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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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dual steering. The steering column welds on these vehicles can fracture, allowing the steering column to separate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these steering columns.
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Service brakes, air
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and an optional shift selector with a park brake position. These vehicles do not comply with the emergency brake system requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake system." if the secondary air system is drained, the spring brakes will apply and the ability to…
Remedy: Dealers will repair the brake system on these vehicles.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Freightliner FLN106. 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 FLN106 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner FLN106 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Freightliner FLN106 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Freightliner FLN106 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Freightliner FLN106 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Freightliner FLN106
How do I know if my 1997 Freightliner FLN106 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1997 Freightliner FLN106; 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 98V281000).
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
- Cascadia253 complaints
- Freightliner135 complaints
- Columbia96 complaints
- Conventional76 complaints
- Business Class M254 complaints
- Century53 complaints
- Sprinter 250049 complaints
- FL-7037 complaints
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.