There have been 7 safety recalls for the Freightliner FL-60. 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-60.
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
If the vehicle is not properly parked with the transmission in the correct position, and if the vehicle is parked on a grade, it could unintentionally roll away increasing the potential for an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Freightliner FL-60, 1992 Freightliner FL-60, 1993 Freightliner FL-60, 1994 Freightliner FL-60, 1995 Freightliner FL-60, 1991 Freightliner FL-70, 1992 Freightliner FL-70, 1993 Freightliner FL-70, 1994 Freightliner FL-70, 1995 Freightliner FL-70, 1991 Freightliner MB-60, 1992 Freightliner MB-60, 1993 Freightliner MB-60, 1994 Freightliner MB-60, 1995 Freightliner MB-60, 1991 Freightliner MB-70, 1992 Freightliner MB-70, 1993 Freightliner MB-70, 1994 Freightliner MB-70, 1995 Freightliner MB-70 |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL |
| Recall Summary: The parking brake lever may not travel far enough over center to assure that it remains in the proper position allowing the vehicle to roll away while parked. ... 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 |
| Nov. 20, 1996 | Suspension:rear | 1,410 |
| May. 9, 1995 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical | 3,050 |
| Feb. 6, 1995 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber | 5,700 |
| Apr. 14, 1992 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,400 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1999 Freightliner FL-60 | 1 |
| 1998 Freightliner FL-60 | 1 |
| 1997 Freightliner FL-60 | 1 |
| 1996 Freightliner FL-60 | 2 |
| 1995 Freightliner FL-60 | 3 |
| 1994 Freightliner FL-60 | 2 |
| 1993 Freightliner FL-60 | 2 |
| 1992 Freightliner FL-60 | 3 |
| 1991 Freightliner FL-60 | 3 |