1997 Freightliner Vcl Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1997 Freightliner Vcl. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1997 Freightliner Vcl
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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Drum (service brakes)
Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. Interference can occur between the steer axle slack adjusters and the axle knuckle post during a full wheel cut with the brakes applied.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the slack adjusters with one that will provide clearance.
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Labels (equipment)
Vehicle description: motor home chassis. The tire pressure on the certification labels are incorrect for the designated gross axle weight rating. This does not comply with requirements of part 567, "certification."
Remedy: Owners will be mailed an overlay with the correct tire pressure.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Freightliner Vcl. 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 Vcl model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner Vcl model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Freightliner Vcl | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Freightliner Vcl | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Freightliner Vcl | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Freightliner Vcl | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Freightliner Vcl | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 Freightliner Vcl | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Freightliner Vcl
How do I know if my 1997 Freightliner Vcl 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 Vcl; 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 00V040000).
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.