There have been 3 safety recalls for the Freightliner FL-50. 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 FL-50.
This condition could result in a loss of brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Freightliner FL-50, 1999 Freightliner FL-60, 1999 Freightliner FL-70 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes. The hydraulic brake tube to the front left brake can contact the bottom frame rail flange. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this is undetected, the fasteners may fatigue and eventually shear off allowing the driveline to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Freightliner FL-50, 1998 Freightliner FL-50, 1997 Freightliner FL-60, 1998 Freightliner FL-60, 1997 Freightliner FL-70, 1998 Freightliner FL-70 |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a driveline parking brake. The fasteners that connect the end of transmission companion flange to the park drum and driveline may loosen. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The vehicle is too heavy for the tires installed resulting in a tire separation.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Freightliner FL-50, 1996 Freightliner FL-50, 1995 Freightliner FL-60, 1996 Freightliner FL-60 |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: truck/trailers. The certification labels installed on these vehicles are incorrect. The gross axle weight rating is too high for the tires that were installed. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 6, 1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 185 |
| Apr. 20, 1999 | Parking Brake:driveline | 1,935 |
| Jan. 5, 1998 | Equipment:other:labels | 35 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1999 Freightliner FL-50 | 1 |
| 1998 Freightliner FL-50 | 1 |
| 1997 Freightliner FL-50 | 1 |
| 1996 Freightliner FL-50 | 1 |
| 1995 Freightliner FL-50 | 1 |