1996 Freightliner MT35 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1996 Freightliner MT35. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1996 Freightliner MT35
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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Connecting (steering)
Vehicle description: step vans equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. Front steer axles. The tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.
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Springs (vehicle speed control)
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The hook on the throttle return springs can fracture at low mileage.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle springs with heavier springs and a new anchor.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Freightliner MT35. 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 MT35 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner MT35 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Freightliner MT35 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Freightliner MT35 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Freightliner MT35 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Freightliner MT35 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 Freightliner MT35
How do I know if my 1996 Freightliner MT35 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 1996 Freightliner MT35; 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 99V026000).
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.