There have been 4 safety recalls for the Freightliner FL80. 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 FL80.
If the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Freightliner FL-70, 1992 Freightliner FL-70, 1993 Freightliner FL-70, 1994 Freightliner FL-70, 1991 Freightliner FL106, 1992 Freightliner FL106, 1993 Freightliner FL106, 1994 Freightliner FL106, 1991 Freightliner FL111, 1992 Freightliner FL111, 1993 Freightliner FL111, 1994 Freightliner FL111, 1991 Freightliner FL50, 1992 Freightliner FL50, 1993 Freightliner FL50, 1994 Freightliner FL50, 1991 Freightliner FL60, 1992 Freightliner FL60, 1993 Freightliner FL60, 1994 Freightliner FL60, 1991 Freightliner FL80, 1992 Freightliner FL80, 1993 Freightliner FL80, 1994 Freightliner FL80, 1991 Freightliner FLA, 1992 Freightliner FLA, 1993 Freightliner FLA, 1994 Freightliner FLA, 1991 Freightliner FLB, 1992 Freightliner FLB, 1993 Freightliner FLB, 1994 Freightliner FLB, 1991 Freightliner FLD, 1992 Freightliner FLD, 1993 Freightliner FLD, 1994 Freightliner FLD, 1991 Freightliner MB50, 1992 Freightliner MB50, 1993 Freightliner MB50, 1994 Freightliner MB50, 1991 Freightliner MB60, 1992 Freightliner MB60, 1993 Freightliner MB60, 1994 Freightliner MB60, 1991 Freightliner MB70, 1992 Freightliner MB70, 1993 Freightliner MB70, 1994 Freightliner MB70 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. The shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Freightliner FL-70, 1992 Freightliner FL-70, 1991 Freightliner FL60, 1992 Freightliner FL60, 1991 Freightliner FL80, 1992 Freightliner FL80, 1991 Freightliner MB60, 1992 Freightliner MB60, 1991 Freightliner MB70, 1992 Freightliner MB70, 1991 Freightliner MB80, 1992 Freightliner MB80 |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Recall Summary: The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Lack of proper seating causes the reservoirs to failto comply with the requirements of fmvss 121.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Freightliner FL-70, 1991 Freightliner FL60, 1991 Freightliner FL80 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK |
| Recall Summary: Reservoir interior paint was allowed to enter the air reservoir check valve, and the valve is not properly seated. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the throttle spring breaks, the engine will return to idle speed, which may cause a highway hazard and result in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Freightliner FL-70, 1991 Freightliner FL60, 1991 Freightliner FL80 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Recall Summary: The hook size of the throttle return spring is too small resulting in a tight fit around the anchor nut, causing the throttle return spring to break prematurely. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 4, 1997 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 77,000 |
| Sep. 14, 1993 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 985 |
| Oct. 15, 1991 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 420 |
| Oct. 15, 1991 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 49 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1994 Freightliner FL80 | 1 |
| 1993 Freightliner FL80 | 1 |
| 1992 Freightliner FL80 | 2 |
| 1991 Freightliner FL80 | 4 |