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Safety Recalls of Freightliner FLN106 Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the Freightliner FLN106. 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 FLN106.

NHTSA Recall #: 99V108000; May. 5, 1999

A complete loss of vehicle steering on the affected side could occur.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Freightliner FLN106, 1998 Freightliner FLN106

Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dual steering. The steering column welds on these vehicles can fracture, allowing the steering column to separate. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 98V281000; Nov. 5, 1998

Increased braking effort will be required, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Freightliner FLN106, 1997 Freightliner FLN106, 1998 Freightliner FLN106

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and an optional shift selector with a park brake position. These vehicles do not comply with the emergency brake system requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake system.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Freightliner FLN106 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
May. 5, 1999	Steering:wheel And Handle Bar	36
Nov. 5, 1998	Air Brake	348

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Freightliner FLN106 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1998 Freightliner FLN106	2
1997 Freightliner FLN106	2
1996 Freightliner FLN106	1