There have been 9 safety recalls for the Freightliner FLB. 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 FLB.
Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Freightliner FLB, 1996 Freightliner FLC, 1996 Freightliner FLD |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
The glass separating from the frame can cause personal injury or a hazard to other vehicles if separation occurs while the truckis in motion.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Freightliner FLB, 1994 Freightliner FLD |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Recall Summary: The glass in the swing-out side window can separate from the window frame. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Electrical short circuits in the engine compartment can lead to possible fires without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Freightliner FLB, 1994 Freightliner FLB |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: A larger than specified screw was used to mount a power junction stud block to the passenger side of the engine tunnel. The larger screw did not allow adequate clearance between the screw head and the ring terminals which attach to the stud.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 21, 2003 | Suspension:front:hub | 5,716 |
| Feb. 21, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 16,000 |
| Nov. 4, 1997 | Suspension:front:hub | 4,048 |
| Aug. 4, 1997 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 77,000 |
| Nov. 13, 1996 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 27,500 |
| May. 1, 1995 | Visibility:windshield | 4,630 |
| Apr. 11, 1994 | Electrical System:wiring | 1,400 |
| Dec. 6, 1993 | Power Train:driveline:universal Joint | 11,000 |
| Nov. 19, 1993 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:heater Core | 1,800 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 Freightliner FLB | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner FLB | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner FLB | 2 |
| 1998 Freightliner FLB | 1 |
| 1996 Freightliner FLB | 1 |
| 1994 Freightliner FLB | 4 |
| 1993 Freightliner FLB | 5 |
| 1992 Freightliner FLB | 1 |
| 1991 Freightliner FLB | 1 |