There have been 16 safety recalls for the Freightliner Conventional. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Freightliner Conventional.
This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. If this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Freightliner Century, 1996 Freightliner Conventional, 1996 Freightliner FL-60, 1996 Freightliner FL-70, 1996 Freightliner FL-80 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Brake pedals could detach from the pivot tube while truckis in operation which could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Freightliner Conventional |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Fasteners that retain the brake pedal to the pivot tube may not have been properly torqued. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Freightliner COE, 1985 Freightliner COE, 1986 Freightliner COE, 1987 Freightliner COE, 1988 Freightliner COE, 1984 Freightliner Conventional, 1985 Freightliner Conventional, 1986 Freightliner Conventional, 1987 Freightliner Conventional, 1988 Freightliner Conventional |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could result in low air flow across the resistornetwork and high amperage, allowing the air duct to reach elevated temperatureswith the possibility of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Freightliner COE, 1983 Freightliner COE, 1982 Freightliner Conventional, 1983 Freightliner Conventional |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Recall Summary: The heater/air conditioner blower motor speed control resistors can under certain conditions overheat and stall. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Seat belts could fail and not adequately protect theoccupant.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Freightliner Conventional, 1986 Freightliner Conventional, 1987 Freightliner Conventional |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: Fastener that connects the harness belt d ring to the b pillar may not be long enough to provide full thread engagement with the anchorage weld nut. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 17, 2002 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 733 |
| Nov. 20, 1996 | Suspension:rear | 1,410 |
| Oct. 24, 1988 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 4,513 |
| Oct. 11, 1988 | Steering:linkages | 92 |
| Aug. 16, 1988 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 19,898 |
| Dec. 18, 1987 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 180 |
| Sep. 15, 1987 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber | 41 |
| Feb. 19, 1987 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 3,250 |
| Oct. 20, 1986 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 102 |
| Aug. 26, 1986 | Structure:body | 6,800 |
| Aug. 5, 1986 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 78 |
| Sep. 25, 1984 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 2,303 |
| Sep. 7, 1983 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 328 |
| Jul. 23, 1980 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 31,002 |
| Nov. 6, 1979 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 6,000 |
| Jun. 14, 1977 | Latches/locks/linkage | 397 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2002 Freightliner Conventional | 1 |
| 1996 Freightliner Conventional | 1 |
| 1988 Freightliner Conventional | 2 |
| 1987 Freightliner Conventional | 4 |
| 1986 Freightliner Conventional | 6 |
| 1985 Freightliner Conventional | 7 |
| 1984 Freightliner Conventional | 4 |
| 1983 Freightliner Conventional | 4 |
| 1982 Freightliner Conventional | 2 |
| 1979 Freightliner Conventional | 2 |
| 1978 Freightliner Conventional | 1 |
| 1977 Freightliner Conventional | 2 |
| 1976 Freightliner Conventional | 2 |
| 1975 Freightliner Conventional | 1 |