There have been 3 safety recalls for the Freightliner FL-80. 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-80.
Increased braking distance can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Freightliner FL-80, 1998 Freightliner FL-80 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heady duty trucks equipped with 36" rear brake chambers. The brake system does not meet the air reservoir volume requirement of fmvss 121, "air brake systems. "... 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 🔎 |
Safety belt anchorage systems that do not comply to theload test requirements subject the seat occupant to greater risk of injury inthe event of a sudden stop or accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Freightliner FL-60, 1992 Freightliner FL-60, 1991 Freightliner FL-70, 1992 Freightliner FL-70, 1991 Freightliner FL-80, 1992 Freightliner FL-80, 1991 Freightliner MB-60, 1992 Freightliner MB-60, 1991 Freightliner MB-70, 1992 Freightliner MB-70, 1991 Freightliner MB-80, 1992 Freightliner MB-80 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: A number of cabs were assembled with fewer welds than specified in the upper b pillar near the anchorage for the seat belt. Welding materials used on the inboard anchorage bracket under the cab deck will not meet fmvss no. 210 load test requirements when three seating positions are provided. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 26, 1998 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:reservoir | 45 |
| Nov. 20, 1996 | Suspension:rear | 1,410 |
| Apr. 14, 1992 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,400 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1998 Freightliner FL-80 | 1 |
| 1997 Freightliner FL-80 | 1 |
| 1996 Freightliner FL-80 | 1 |
| 1992 Freightliner FL-80 | 1 |
| 1991 Freightliner FL-80 | 1 |