There have been 7 safety recalls for the Freightliner FLA. 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 FLA.
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 🔎 |
If the fan is locked, the the system calls for the fan to be on, the fan clutch will slip, generate heat, and unless released, will result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Freightliner FLA, 1994 Freightliner FLA, 1993 Freightliner FLB, 1994 Freightliner FLB, 1993 Freightliner FLD, 1994 Freightliner FLD |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with horton fan drives. The fan drive control system was reconfigured which resulted in a significant increase in the demand for fan activation and associated stress to electrical and mechanical components.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Knuckle failure can result in possible wheel assembly separation and a loss of vehicle control.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Freightliner FLA, 1987 Freightliner FLA, 1988 Freightliner FLA, 1989 Freightliner FLA, 1986 Freightliner FLC, 1987 Freightliner FLC, 1988 Freightliner FLC, 1989 Freightliner FLC, 1986 Freightliner FLD, 1987 Freightliner FLD, 1988 Freightliner FLD, 1989 Freightliner FLD, 1986 Freightliner FLT, 1987 Freightliner FLT, 1988 Freightliner FLT, 1989 Freightliner FLT |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
| Recall Summary: Fatigue cracks develop in the front axle knuckle suppport on high mileage vehicles that can cause knuckle failure. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Separation of the interaxle driveline may result in thedriveline falling to the road where it can interfere with traffic and resultin an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Freightliner FLA, 1993 Freightliner FLB, 1993 Freightliner FLD |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT |
| Recall Summary: The driveline u-joints exhibit excessive rates of failure at low mileages and may cause separation of the interaxle driveline. ... 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 FLA, 1992 Freightliner FLA, 1993 Freightliner FLA |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Contact interference between the windshield wiper linkage and the motor output shaft nut causes linkage separation, resulting in failure of the system. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 4, 1997 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 77,000 |
| Nov. 13, 1996 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 27,500 |
| Mar. 15, 1994 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 2,336 |
| Dec. 6, 1993 | Power Train:driveline:universal Joint | 11,000 |
| Sep. 14, 1993 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages | 505 |
| Dec. 30, 1991 | Power Train:driveline:universal Joint | 14,660 |
| Jun. 3, 1991 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 2,976 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1994 Freightliner FLA | 2 |
| 1993 Freightliner FLA | 4 |
| 1992 Freightliner FLA | 2 |
| 1991 Freightliner FLA | 4 |
| 1990 Freightliner FLA | 1 |
| 1989 Freightliner FLA | 2 |
| 1988 Freightliner FLA | 2 |
| 1987 Freightliner FLA | 1 |
| 1986 Freightliner FLA | 1 |