Safety Recalls of Freightliner FLD Vehicles

There have been 46 safety recalls for the Freightliner FLD. 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 FLD.

NHTSA Recall #: 20V214000; Apr. 14, 2020

the vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Freightliner 122SD, 2015 Freightliner 122SD, 2016 Freightliner 122SD, 2017 Freightliner 122SD, 2018 Freightliner 122SD, 2019 Freightliner 122SD, 2020 Freightliner 122SD, 2021 Freightliner 122SD, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2014 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2018 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, 2010 Freightliner Cascadia, 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, 2012 Freightliner Cascadia, 2013 Freightliner Cascadia, 2014 Freightliner Cascadia, 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, 2016 Freightliner Cascadia, 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, 2019 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, 2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006 Freightliner Century Class, 2007 Freightliner Century Class, 2008 Freightliner Century Class, 2009 Freightliner Century Class, 2010 Freightliner Century Class, 2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2007 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2008 Freightliner Classic Xl, 2006 Freightliner Columbia, 2007 Freightliner Columbia, 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 2009 Freightliner Columbia, 2010 Freightliner Columbia, 2011 Freightliner Columbia, 2012 Freightliner Columbia, 2013 Freightliner Columbia, 2014 Freightliner Columbia, 2015 Freightliner Columbia, 2016 Freightliner Columbia, 2017 Freightliner Columbia, 2018 Freightliner Columbia, 2019 Freightliner Columbia, 2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2007 Freightliner Coronado, 2008 Freightliner Coronado, 2009 Freightliner Coronado, 2010 Freightliner Coronado, 2011 Freightliner Coronado, 2012 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Freightliner Coronado, 2014 Freightliner Coronado, 2015 Freightliner Coronado, 2016 Freightliner Coronado, 2017 Freightliner Coronado, 2018 Freightliner Coronado, 2019 Freightliner Coronado, 2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2006 Freightliner FLD, 2007 Freightliner FLD, 2008 Freightliner FLD, 2009 Freightliner FLD, 2010 Freightliner FLD, 2007 Sterling 9500, 2006 Sterling AT9500, 2007 Sterling AT9500, 2017 Western Star 5700
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Recall Summary: daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2006-2020 freightliner columbia, 2006-2021 freightliner business class m2, 2007-2020 freightliner coronado, 2014-2021 freightliner 122 sd, 2007 sterling a 9500, 2006 freightliner argosy, 2006-2007 sterling at9500, 2008-2021 freightliner ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V478000; Sep. 16, 2011

This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2005 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2006 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2004 Freightliner Cascadia, 2005 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006 Freightliner Cascadia, 2007 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, 2004 Freightliner Columbia, 2005 Freightliner Columbia, 2006 Freightliner Columbia, 2007 Freightliner Columbia, 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 2004 Freightliner FLD, 2005 Freightliner FLD, 2006 Freightliner FLD, 2007 Freightliner FLD, 2008 Freightliner FLD, 2004 Sterling A-line, 2005 Sterling A-line, 2006 Sterling A-line, 2007 Sterling A-line, 2008 Sterling A-line, 2004 Sterling L-line, 2005 Sterling L-line, 2006 Sterling L-line, 2007 Sterling L-line, 2008 Sterling L-line, 2004 Western Star 4900, 2005 Western Star 4900, 2006 Western Star 4900, 2007 Western Star 4900, 2008 Western Star 4900
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Recall Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from July 11, 2003, through September 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V146000; Mar. 3, 2011

A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Freightliner Cascadia, 2007 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, 2010 Freightliner Cascadia, 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006 Freightliner Century, 2007 Freightliner Century, 2008 Freightliner Century, 2009 Freightliner Century, 2010 Freightliner Century, 2011 Freightliner Century, 2006 Freightliner Columbia, 2007 Freightliner Columbia, 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 2009 Freightliner Columbia, 2010 Freightliner Columbia, 2011 Freightliner Columbia, 2006 Freightliner FLD, 2007 Freightliner FLD, 2008 Freightliner FLD, 2009 Freightliner FLD, 2010 Freightliner FLD, 2011 Freightliner FLD, 2006 Freightliner M2, 2007 Freightliner M2, 2008 Freightliner M2, 2009 Freightliner M2, 2010 Freightliner M2, 2011 Freightliner M2, 2006 Sterling 9500, 2007 Sterling 9500, 2008 Sterling 9500, 2009 Sterling 9500, 2010 Sterling 9500, 2011 Sterling 9500, 2006 Western Star 4900, 2007 Western Star 4900, 2008 Western Star 4900, 2009 Western Star 4900, 2010 Western Star 4900, 2011 Western Star 4900
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from March 20, 2006, through June 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe4000 epa07 model engines.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V341000; Jul. 27, 2010

A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Fccc S2, 2008 Fccc S2, 2009 Fccc S2, 2010 Fccc S2, 2011 Fccc S2, 2007 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008 Freightliner Cascadia, 2009 Freightliner Cascadia, 2010 Freightliner Cascadia, 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, 2007 Freightliner Century, 2008 Freightliner Century, 2009 Freightliner Century, 2010 Freightliner Century, 2011 Freightliner Century, 2007 Freightliner Columbia, 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 2009 Freightliner Columbia, 2010 Freightliner Columbia, 2011 Freightliner Columbia, 2007 Freightliner FLD, 2008 Freightliner FLD, 2009 Freightliner FLD, 2010 Freightliner FLD, 2011 Freightliner FLD, 2007 Freightliner M2, 2008 Freightliner M2, 2009 Freightliner M2, 2010 Freightliner M2, 2011 Freightliner M2, 2007 Sterling 7500, 2008 Sterling 7500, 2009 Sterling 7500, 2011 Sterling 7500, 2007 Sterling 8500, 2008 Sterling 8500, 2009 Sterling 8500, 2010 Sterling 8500, 2011 Sterling 8500, 2007 Sterling 9500, 2008 Sterling 9500, 2009 Sterling 9500, 2010 Sterling 9500, 2011 Sterling 9500, 2007 Sterling Acterra, 2008 Sterling Acterra, 2009 Sterling Acterra, 2010 Sterling Acterra, 2011 Sterling Acterra, 2007 Western Star 4900, 2008 Western Star 4900, 2009 Western Star 4900, 2010 Western Star 4900, 2011 Western Star 4900
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from September 5, 2006, through June 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V112000; Mar. 23, 2010

Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Freightliner Columbia, 2009 Freightliner Columbia, 2010 Freightliner Columbia, 2008 Freightliner FLD, 2009 Freightliner FLD, 2010 Freightliner FLD, 2008 Sterling 9500, 2009 Sterling 9500, 2010 Sterling 9500, 2008 Western Star 4900, 2009 Western Star 4900, 2010 Western Star 4900
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Summary: Daimler trucks has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Freightliner FLD Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Apr. 14, 2020   Exterior Lighting 63,175
Sep. 16, 2011   Diesel Fuel System 73,500
Mar. 3, 2011   Engine And Engine Cooling 2,073
Jul. 27, 2010   Engine And Engine Cooling 5,743
Mar. 23, 2010   Engine And Engine Cooling 16
Oct. 6, 2009   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 10,185
Sep. 23, 2009   Engine And Engine Cooling 25,362
Jun. 12, 2009   Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve 1,460
Mar. 11, 2008   Diesel Fuel System 62,000
Dec. 21, 2007   Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector 220
Nov. 13, 2007   Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 38,000
Aug. 2, 2007   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery 4,299
Jun. 12, 2006   Parking Brake:conventional:air 5,243
Sep. 13, 2005   Steering:linkages 37,029
Jun. 14, 2005   Wheels:cap/cover/hub 1,786
Dec. 15, 2004   Power Train:driveline 1,095
Dec. 15, 2004   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 250
Jun. 17, 2003   Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 2,000
Mar. 21, 2003   Suspension:front:hub 5,716
Mar. 20, 2002   Vehicle Speed Control 97
Mar. 20, 2002   Electrical System:wiring 30,000
Jan. 22, 2002   Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve 5,176
Sep. 17, 2001   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 75,000
Jun. 22, 2001   Seat Belts:front:anchorage 277
Jun. 14, 2001   Service Brakes, Air:controls 4,400
May. 14, 2001   Suspension 222
Feb. 21, 2001   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 16,000
Aug. 7, 2000   Service Brakes, Air:antilock 35,405
Jul. 10, 2000   Wheels:rim 143
Mar. 17, 2000   Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System 13,545
Oct. 26, 1999   Suspension:front:hub 2,976
Jul. 27, 1999   Electrical System:ignition:module 320
Jul. 2, 1999   Suspension:rear 204
Nov. 4, 1997   Suspension:front:hub 4,048
Aug. 4, 1997   Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch 77,000
Jan. 27, 1997   Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control 13,565
Nov. 13, 1996   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 27,500
Sep. 24, 1996   Vehicle Speed Control 258
Jul. 2, 1996   Equipment:recreational Vehicle 205
Mar. 4, 1996   Air Brake 220
May. 1, 1995   Visibility:windshield 4,630
Mar. 21, 1995   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe 81
Mar. 15, 1994   Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm 2,336
Dec. 6, 1993   Power Train:driveline:universal Joint 11,000
Dec. 30, 1991   Power Train:driveline:universal Joint 14,660
Jun. 3, 1991   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 2,976


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Freightliner FLD Model Years

Model# Recalls
2011 Freightliner FLD 2
2010 Freightliner FLD 7
2009 Freightliner FLD 7
2008 Freightliner FLD 10
2007 Freightliner FLD 10
2006 Freightliner FLD 7
2005 Freightliner FLD 3
2004 Freightliner FLD 6
2001 Freightliner FLD 4
2000 Freightliner FLD 8
1999 Freightliner FLD 8
1998 Freightliner FLD 5
1997 Freightliner FLD 2
1996 Freightliner FLD 5
1995 Freightliner FLD 3
1994 Freightliner FLD 5
1993 Freightliner FLD 4
1992 Freightliner FLD 1
1991 Freightliner FLD 3
1990 Freightliner FLD 1
1989 Freightliner FLD 2
1988 Freightliner FLD 2
1987 Freightliner FLD 1
1986 Freightliner FLD 1