There have been 21 safety recalls for the Freightliner FLN. 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 FLN.
This condition can result in a separation of the wheel.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Freightliner Argosy, 1999 Freightliner Argosy, 1998 Freightliner Century, 1999 Freightliner Century, 1998 Freightliner FLD, 1999 Freightliner FLD, 1998 Freightliner FLN, 1999 Freightliner FLN |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The outboard bearing on the steering axle hubs can fail due to water intrusion through a hubcap vent. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Freightliner FLN, 1993 Freightliner FLN, 1994 Freightliner FLN, 1995 Freightliner FLN, 1996 Freightliner FLN, 1997 Freightliner FLN, 1998 Freightliner FLN, 1999 Freightliner FLN |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. These vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Increased steering effort can occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Freightliner FLC, 1999 Freightliner FLC, 1998 Freightliner FLD, 1999 Freightliner FLD, 1998 Freightliner FLN, 1999 Freightliner FLN, 1998 Sterling L Line, 1999 Sterling L Line |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines and eaton autoshift transmissions. The engines can stall because of software problems. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Freightliner FLD, 1999 Freightliner FLN, 1999 Sterling LT7500 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: trucks equipped with tuftrac suspensions. The rear suspension axle clamps can fracture, allowing the rear axle to shift. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Freightliner FLN, 1998 Freightliner FLN, 1999 Freightliner FLN |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dual steering. The steering column pinch bolts may be under-torqued or missing. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 25, 2008 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 28,764 |
| Dec. 13, 2002 | Power Train:driveline | 145 |
| Dec. 3, 2002 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2,616 |
| Sep. 17, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 75,000 |
| May. 14, 2001 | Suspension | 222 |
| Mar. 12, 2001 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 1,350 |
| Feb. 21, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 16,000 |
| Sep. 22, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 13,008 |
| Aug. 17, 2000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 594 |
| May. 22, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:low Pressure Warning | 7 |
| May. 22, 2000 | Air Brake | 83 |
| Jan. 27, 2000 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 151 |
| Jan. 18, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 21 |
| Jan. 3, 2000 | Parking Brake | 33 |
| Oct. 26, 1999 | Suspension:front:hub | 2,976 |
| Aug. 17, 1999 | Steering | 224 |
| Jul. 27, 1999 | Electrical System:ignition:module | 320 |
| Jul. 2, 1999 | Suspension:rear | 204 |
| Jun. 9, 1999 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 666 |
| Mar. 29, 1999 | Air Brake | 285 |
| Nov. 5, 1998 | Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments | 441 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2008 Freightliner FLN | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner FLN | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner FLN | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner FLN | 1 |
| 2004 Freightliner FLN | 1 |
| 2003 Freightliner FLN | 1 |
| 2002 Freightliner FLN | 3 |
| 2001 Freightliner FLN | 3 |
| 2000 Freightliner FLN | 6 |
| 1999 Freightliner FLN | 12 |
| 1998 Freightliner FLN | 8 |
| 1997 Freightliner FLN | 4 |
| 1996 Freightliner FLN | 2 |
| 1995 Freightliner FLN | 2 |
| 1994 Freightliner FLN | 1 |
| 1993 Freightliner FLN | 1 |
| 1992 Freightliner FLN | 2 |
| 1991 Freightliner FLN | 1 |
| 1990 Freightliner FLN | 1 |