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Freightliner Freightliner Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 74 safety recalls and 135 owner complaints across 38 model years of the Freightliner Freightliner (1967–2004). The most-complained-about year is 1999.

74
safety recalls, all years
135
owner complaints, all years
1974
year with most recalls
1999
year with most complaints

Pick your Freightliner Freightliner model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 Freightliner Freightliner14
2003 Freightliner Freightliner11
2002 Freightliner Freightliner114
2001 Freightliner Freightliner128
2000 Freightliner Freightliner114
1999 Freightliner Freightliner029
1998 Freightliner Freightliner09
1997 Freightliner Freightliner23
1996 Freightliner Freightliner26
1995 Freightliner Freightliner23
1994 Freightliner Freightliner06
1993 Freightliner Freightliner14
1992 Freightliner Freightliner32
1991 Freightliner Freightliner10
1990 Freightliner Freightliner26
1989 Freightliner Freightliner52
1988 Freightliner Freightliner100
1987 Freightliner Freightliner61
1986 Freightliner Freightliner40
1985 Freightliner Freightliner52
1984 Freightliner Freightliner70
1983 Freightliner Freightliner40
1982 Freightliner Freightliner30
1981 Freightliner Freightliner91
1980 Freightliner Freightliner60
1979 Freightliner Freightliner60
1978 Freightliner Freightliner60
1977 Freightliner Freightliner50
1976 Freightliner Freightliner80
1975 Freightliner Freightliner110
1974 Freightliner Freightliner120
1973 Freightliner Freightliner110
1972 Freightliner Freightliner50
1971 Freightliner Freightliner60
1970 Freightliner Freightliner60
1969 Freightliner Freightliner30
1968 Freightliner Freightliner40
1967 Freightliner Freightliner20

What Freightliner Freightliner owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA. The 1999 model year has the most, with 29.

All Freightliner Freightliner recalls (74)

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

  1. Suspension

    NHTSA 05V284000 Reported 634 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    Certain freightliner trucks and thomas school buses equipped with holland/neway air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. The recall began for thomas built owners on february 10, 2006; and for freightliner owners on april 14, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner…

    Model years: 2004

  2. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 05V207000 Reported 248 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    Certain my 2000-2003 freightliner, thomas mvp school bus and western stars trucks manufactured between november 19, 2000, and march 30, 2005, and equipped with webasto coolant heaters, model dbw 2010, assembled with webasto burner tubes, p/n 303046/26533a. The stainless steel burner tube is made out of a material that is not to…

    Remedy: Thomas built will notify its customers and replace the subject burner tubes with new certified burner tubes at no cost to the owner. The recall began on november 16, 2005. Owners may contact thomas built customer…

    Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

  3. Air (parking brake)

    NHTSA 98V003000 Reported 2,587 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: truck/trailers equipped with a hydraulic parking brake. A casting error in the hydraulic parking brake relay valve causes excessive pressure in the brake system which can result in a hydraulic hose separation.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a check valve modification kit to reduce the system pressure.

    Model years: 1997

  4. Column (steering)

    NHTSA 96V167000 Reported 2,688 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    The four fasteners that retain the output shaft bearing to the steering column tilt/telescoping mechanism was not torqued properly.

    Remedy: The vehicles will be inspected for loose fasteners and retorqued to the proper specifications if the fasteners are loose.

    Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997

  5. Suspension

    NHTSA 96V124002 Reported 48 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. These shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld.

    Remedy: Owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok. Dealers will inspect and replace all suspension suspension beams with suspension beams containing appropriate shafts.

    Model years: 1995, 1996

  6. Chamber (service brakes)

    NHTSA 93V069000 Reported 200 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The spring brake chambers mounted on tag axles with mounting studs aligned horizontally instead of vertically can result in fracture of the brake chamber housing base which limits the application of service brakes on the affected wheel.

    Remedy: Replace the brake chambers with chambers that have been reinforced for horizontal mounting.

    Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

  7. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 93V068000 Reported 54 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    When the fuel tanks were tested in accordance with federal motor carrier safety regulation 363.67, fuel tank caps and/or filler neck welds leaked.

    Remedy: Dealers will expand the filler neck inner tube to prevent fuel from leaking out between it and the outer tube.

    Model years: 1992

  8. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 93V070000 Reported 160 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The exhaust port in the up position allows water to enter the air brake system, which can block the air brake system in freezing conditions.

    Remedy: Invert the brake valves so the exhaust ports are down.

    Model years: 1992

  9. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 91V047000 Reported 1,061 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

    The steering wheel hub taper may be larger than the specified tolerances.

    Remedy: Replace defective steering wheel hubs.

    Model years: 1990

  10. Hubcap/cover (wheels)

    NHTSA 89V154000 Reported 19,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Nuts that retain the wheel hubs on the tandem drive axles may not be properly torqued on the left hand side.

    Remedy: Properly torque left side drive axle spindle jam nuts on both forward and rear drive axles; replace any loose wheel hub nuts.

    Model years: 1987, 1988

  11. Seats

    NHTSA 89V134000 Reported 107 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The seat insert material does not meet the flammability requirements of FMVSS 302.

    Remedy: Remove and replace all suspect seat upholstery.

    Model years: 1988, 1989

  12. Differential proportional valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 89V129000 Reported 41 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Trucks will experience reduced braking at low brake application pressures when operating in the bobtail mode.

    Remedy: Replace front axle ratio valves with standard valving that does not reduce application pressure.

    Model years: 1988

  13. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 89V082000 Reported 80 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Certain steering gear pitman arm pinch bolts may be defective; also, torquing may have been above specification.

    Remedy: Replace pitman arm pinch bolts.

    Model years: 1988, 1989

  14. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 89V083000 Reported 9,832 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    There may be excessive torquing of the lower steering column pinch bolts.

    Remedy: Replace suspect pinch bolts.

    Model years: 1988, 1989

  15. Seat belts

    NHTSA 89V020000 Reported 2,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    When seat belts are not being worn, abrading of the webbing may occur at the d-ring.

    Remedy: Replace seat belt webbing.

    Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989

  16. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 88V167000 Reported 160 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Nuts that retain the steering and tie rod arms may crack while tightening, due to a deep bar defect.

    Remedy: Replace the steering lever nuts. If nuts are cracked, mounting studs will also be replaced.

    Model years: 1988

  17. Electrical system

    NHTSA 88V148000 Reported 1,250 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Resonators used in manufacturing of vigil ii lightbars may cause unpredictable operation.

    Remedy: Replace suspect light bars.

    Model years: 1988

  18. Seat belts: front

    NHTSA 88V141000 Reported 9,681 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Seat belt webbing may chafe as the seat slides back and forth.

    Remedy: Install a spacer for additional clearance between the seat belt and seat frame. Replace chafed seat belts as necessary.

    Model years: 1987

  19. Structure

    NHTSA 88V088000 Reported 150 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The welded gussett supporting the lower fuel tank step is of insufficient strength.

    Remedy: Install an end plate that will tie together upper and lower steps adding sufficient strength to support the lower step.

    Model years: 1988

  20. Seat belts

    NHTSA 87V102000 Reported 16 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Fasteners used to assemble the d ring anchorage for the shoulder harness may not provide sufficient strength to meet specified load requirements of FMVSS 210.

    Remedy: Replace monobolt fasteners with high clamp 1/4 in blind rivets.

    Model years: 1986, 1987

  21. Retractor (seat belts)

    NHTSA 87V032000 Reported 71 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Seat belt mounting bracket strength may be below requirement of FMVSS 209 and could crack.

    Remedy: Replace 3 point seat belt retractor mounting bolt 601-b brackets.

    Model years: 1986, 1987

  22. Hanger/bracket (suspension)

    NHTSA 87V019000 Reported 83 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Welds joining the axle support bracket to the rear drive axle may be defective due to insufficient coverage and/or penetration.

    Remedy: Remove existing welds and reweld by a certified welder.

    Model years: 1986, 1987

  23. Hubcap/cover (wheels)

    NHTSA 86V166000 Reported 150 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Cracks can develop in the hub in the inner wheel bearing area. Consequence of defect: oil leaks could occur resulting in lack of lubrication.

    Remedy: Replace hubs.

    Model years: 1984, 1985

  24. Hubcap/cover (wheels)

    NHTSA 86V084000 Reported 478 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The aluminum wheel hubs develop cracks near the inner wheel bearing, allowing loss of bearing lubricant. Consequence of defect: the hub failure and/or loss of bearing lubricant resulting in bearing freeze up could result in steering control problems, which may lead to an accident.

    Remedy: Replace the hubs from the suspect batch.

    Model years: 1980, 1981

  25. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 86V011000 Reported 25,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The center bracket, one of the three used to hold the grab handle in place, contains a rivet which may not be properly align. This allows a small gap to exist between the rivet head and the bracket. Consequence of defect: a ring on a finger could be caught in the gap and result in personal injury to a person getting out or into the cab.

    Remedy: Remove the rivet on each center bracket.

    Model years: 1984, 1985

  26. Connection (steering)

    NHTSA 86V018000 Reported 226 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The central tube part of the drag link, which is set in a rotational position, does not have enough clearance between the nut or bolt head and the axle beam. Consequence of defect: there could be interference during a right turn wheel cut and may cause the steering linkage to bind, leading to the loss of steering control and an accident.

    Remedy: Replace adjustable drag link with an assembly on which only the forward end is adjustable. Also, stake rear end.

    Model years: 1985, 1986

  27. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 85V161000 Reported 20 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Rear brake relay valve control line was connected to the secondary double check valve, rather than the primary one. Consequence of defect: these trucks have a two axle brake system each on separate systems to avoid total loss of brakes. However with the misconnected lines and if a rupture or leak occurs in the control line, the front…

    Remedy: Properly connect control line to the primary double check valve. Recheck for proper operation of front brakes.

    Model years: 1983, 1984, 1985

  28. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 85V119000 Reported 47 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The ln-2 passenger seat may not comply with FMVSS 207 requiring that the seatback remain in its set position when subjected to a 3300 inch pound rearward force. Consequence of defect: slippage of the seatback mechanism could occur during an accident and possibly injure the passenger.

    Remedy: Replace parts in seatback adjusting system or replace entire seat assembly.

    Model years: 1985

  29. Air suspension system (suspension)

    NHTSA 84V159000 Reported 15 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    A poorly designed bracket which mounts the service/parking brake unit to the rear drive axle may allow damage to brake chamber. Damage may cause the spring brake to be applied.

    Remedy: Brake chamber support brackets will be replaced with a type that provides the necessary clearance, without cost to the owner.

    Model years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

  30. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 84V077000 Reported 44 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The tie rod end attaches to the steering linkage with a stud which may crack and break.

    Remedy: Both tie rod end assemblies will be replaced.

    Model years: 1984

  31. Fan (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 84V042000 Reported 8,500 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Engine cooling fan is made of a plastic outer ring and blade molded to a metal center. The fan blades can separate from the hub and disintegrate without warning.

    Remedy: Immediate replacement of defective fan with an all metal fan will be done free of charge.

    Model years: 1983, 1984

  32. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 84V021000 Reported 4,773 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    A bolt may not have been fully tightened on the pitman arm and retaining screws may not have been installed or may not have been fully tightened. The pitman arm could separate from the steering shaft.

    Remedy: A retainer will be installed, or the pitman arm will be replaced, if loose.

    Model years: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

  33. Seat belts: front

    NHTSA 83V015000 Reported 5 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Protective sleeves that cover the lap belts in the area of seat cushion support pan were omitted. Seat belts may fail during a collision. Belts are not in compliance with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, "seating systems".

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and replace the lap belts with belts having a protective sleeve around the portion of the webbing along the sides of the seat cusion and frame.

    Model years: 1981

  34. Slack adjusters (service brakes)

    NHTSA 82V114000 Reported 249 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Brakes may fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The air brakes on the front axle may not actuate and release within the time required for safe braking. The brakes may exceed the .55 second limits.

    Remedy: The dealer will modify the brake system by adding an air brake relay valve and necessary piping to the front axle air brake system free of charge.

    Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

  35. Supply (service brakes)

    NHTSA 82V115000 Reported 9 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Some of the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The release time for the rear brakes may exceed the .55 second limit requirement for safe braking.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect rear axles for incorrect relay valve and install new corrected model r14 relay valves at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1982

  36. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 81V116000 Reported 131 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The knuckle stop nuts are too short, possibly resulting in failure of the nut under heavy steering force. This may allow the wheel to rotate too far to the right or left, permitting the tire to contact other vehicle parts.

    Remedy: All short knuckle stop nuts will be replaced with longer ones without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1981

  37. Mounting (fuel system)

    NHTSA 81V101000 Reported 195 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The four bolts used to attach each fuel tank support bracket to the frame contain "quench cracks" due to improper heat treatment in the manufacturing process. These defective bolts could give way, allowing the fuel tank to become dislodged from the bracket or the bracket from the frame.

    Remedy: All bolts and nuts used to attach the fuel tank brackets to the frames will be replaced at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1981

  38. Trailer hitches

    NHTSA 81V099000 Reported 70 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The safety chain bale portion of the towing attachment may have a defective weld in a critical area. If the trailer hitch should become unlatched or in the event of an accident causing the truck and trailer to become separated, the resulting forces could cause a failure of the safety chain bale. A failure of this part would allow…

    Remedy: Upon separation, the trailer would travel out of control until the emergency braking system could bring it to a stop. A vehicle accident could result. Corrective action: the safety chain bale will be inspected and, if…

    Model years: 1979, 1980, 1981

  39. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 81V097000 Reported 348 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    On the involved vehicles, both the air brake hose connections and the air pressure gauges for the duel brake feature may have been connected in reverse order. Incorrectly connected brake hoses in combination with an air leak in either the primary or secondary brake systems could cause brake failure on one or more axles.

    Remedy: Vehicles will be inspected and modifications performed to brake hose connections without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1981

  40. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 81V020000 Reported 1,333 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    On certain vehicles, some cotter pins may be missing at the ball joint connections of the drag link ends and tie rod ends in the lower front axle steering system. Steering joint could separate if the ball stud retaining nut loosens and falls off due to absence of cotter pin.

    Remedy: Steering linkage from the frame down to and including the front axle will be inspected. Cotter pins will be installed, if necessary.

    Model years: 1980

  41. Trailer hitches

    NHTSA 80V031000 Reported 1,500 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Cracks may develop in the truck"s rear towing crossmember which supports the trailer hitch and to which the safety cables are attached. Should these cracks progress to the point of complete separation, the crossmember and the trailer could become detached from the truck.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the "a" frames and any other damaged parts at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

  42. Drum (service brakes)

    NHTSA 79V256000 Reported 28 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The brake drums do not meet with brake recovery requirements. Brakes may be not perform adequately on long downgrades or due to heavy applications of air when the vehicle is brought to a stop from high speeds.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the brake drums on the drive axle on all involved vehicles at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1978

  43. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 79V085000 Reported 7,060 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    On some vehicles, the lower steering drive shaft rubs against the steering boot retainer spring. This chafing can wear a groove into the drive shaft which can eventually lead to a separation of the tube.

    Remedy: The hole in the cab floor will be enlarged and a larger spring will replace present spring. Repairs will be done at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1978, 1979

  44. Connection (steering)

    NHTSA 79V071000 Reported 89 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    On certain vehicles, the length of thread engagement in the garrison power steering drag link is less than that specified for this installation.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the rear half of the drag link assembly with the correct part without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1979

  45. Check valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 78V146000 Reported 65 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The check valve, located on the inlet side of the primary and secondary air tanks may crack in the female fitting area and cause a slow loss of air. A leaking valve will reduce air pressure and partial or complete loss of brakes on those axles that depend upon that part of the system could occur.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install new air check valves.

    Model years: 1977, 1978

  46. Service brakes, air: control unit/module

    NHTSA 78V086000 Reported 12 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    An operational amplifier in the axle controllers on the involved vehicles may deviate from specifications. There may also be an opening in a solder connection between the printed circuit board and the negative terminal of the capacitor. These conditions cause the anti-lock valve solenoid to be energized continuously.

    Remedy: The incorrect controller will be replaced with a new one.

    Model years: 1975

  47. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 77V231000 Reported 670 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The involved vehicles contain defective ball studs that were improperly heat-treated and thus contain cracks. These studs, located in the pitman arm, could eventually fracture in the threaded portion under the retaining nut.

    Remedy: The dealer will replace the defective pitman arm ball stud with a new one, without charge.

    Model years: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

  48. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 77V155000 Reported 15,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    On the involved vehicles, the pinch bolt that clamps the steering shaft yoke to the input shaft on the gearing box may be loose. The splined surfaces on the yoke and shaft could wear as a result. Continued usage could cause severe wear and eventual slippage of the joint.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the existing pinch bolt and nut with an improved type. To improve access to the bolt, dealer will eliminate the rubber boot and replace the metal dirt guard with a rubber protective cover.

    Model years: 1976, 1977

  49. Wheels

    NHTSA 77V121000 Reported 163 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    On the involved vehicles, cracks may develop at the base of the inner wheel bearing cup and propagate circumferentially around the barrel of the hub. A fracture between the inner hub end and the flange portion of the hub could eventually develop. Failure could occur causing hub separation. Continued operation after hub separation has…

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the aluminum hubs with steel hub, cup and stud assemblies, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1976, 1977

  50. Shaft pitman (steering)

    NHTSA 76V174000 Reported 239 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1975, 1976

  51. Interconnecting assembly(wiring) (service brakes)

    NHTSA 76V163000 Reported 167 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1976

  52. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 76V044000 Reported 10 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1976

  53. Connection (steering)

    NHTSA 76V010000 Reported 90 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1975, 1976

  54. Chamber (service brakes)

    NHTSA 75V208000 Reported 1,800 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1975

  55. Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

    NHTSA 75V207000 Reported 56 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1973, 1974, 1975

  56. Arm (steering)

    NHTSA 75V188000 Reported 23 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1975

  57. Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages

    NHTSA 75V119000 Reported 3,200 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

  58. Service brakes, air: control unit/module

    NHTSA 75V012000 Reported 20 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1974, 1975

  59. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 74V232000 Reported 308 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1973, 1974, 1975

  60. Hanger/bracket (suspension)

    NHTSA 74V158000 Reported 26 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974

  61. Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

    NHTSA 74V154000 Reported 63 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1973, 1974

  62. Hydraulic power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 74V089000 Reported 24 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1974

  63. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 74V085000 Reported 383 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1974

  64. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 74V067000 Reported 60 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1973, 1974

  65. Hubcap/cover (wheels)

    NHTSA 74V044000 Reported 368 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1973, 1974

  66. Mounting (fuel system)

    NHTSA 73V204000 Reported 10,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1973

  67. Wheels

    NHTSA 73V167000 Reported 243 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1973

  68. Hanger/bracket (suspension)

    NHTSA 72V276000 Reported 161 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1971, 1972

  69. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 72V073000 Reported 2,055 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1972

  70. Springs (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 71V205000 Reported 997 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1970, 1971

  71. Hanger/bracket (suspension)

    NHTSA 71V071000 Reported 9 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1970, 1971

  72. Rack and pinion (steering)

    NHTSA 70V021000 Reported 4,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1969, 1970

  73. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 68V093000 Reported 69 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1968

  74. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 68V086000 Reported 61 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1968

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.