There have been 79 safety recalls for the Freightliner Freightliner. 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 Freightliner.
If this occurs, the power steering assist will be lost and the brakes will be operating from the back-up system.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Freightliner Freightliner |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: truck/trailers equipped with a hydraulic parking brake. A casting error in the hydraulic parking brake relay valve causes excessive pressure in the brake system which can result in a hydraulic hose separation. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If these fasteners become loose and all fall out, the steering column driveline will disconnect from the tilt/telescoping mechanism and the ability to steer the vehicle will be lost.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Freightliner Freightliner, 1996 Freightliner Freightliner, 1997 Freightliner Freightliner |
| Component: STEERING:COLUMN |
| Recall Summary: The four fasteners that retain the output shaft bearing to the steering column tilt/telescoping mechanism was not torqued properly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Vehicles are subject to vehicle tilt and possible rollover in the event that both equalizing beams, on the same side of the vehicle, experience a simultaneous shaft failure. Affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Freightliner Freightliner, 1996 Freightliner Freightliner |
| Component: SUSPENSION |
| Recall Summary: The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. These shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Blockages in the air brake system can block the exhaustfrom the brake chambers after service brake application, causing the brakes todrag and possibly overheat on either side of the drive axles. This couldincrease stopping distance and result in a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Freightliner Freightliner |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: The exhaust port in the up position allows water to enter the air brake system, which can block the air brake system in freezing conditions. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Limited application of service brakes on a wheelincreases stopping distance which could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Freightliner Freightliner, 1989 Freightliner Freightliner, 1990 Freightliner Freightliner, 1991 Freightliner Freightliner, 1992 Freightliner Freightliner, 1993 Freightliner Freightliner |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER |
| Recall Summary: The spring brake chambers mounted on tag axles with mounting studs aligned horizontally instead of vertically can result in fracture of the brake chamber housing base which limits the application of service brakes on the affected wheel. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 14, 2005 | Suspension | 634 |
| Apr. 27, 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 248 |
| Jan. 5, 1998 | Parking Brake:conventional:air | 2,587 |
| Sep. 19, 1996 | Steering:column | 2,688 |
| Jul. 26, 1996 | Suspension | 48 |
| Apr. 26, 1993 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 54 |
| Apr. 26, 1993 | Service Brakes, Air:disc:chamber | 200 |
| Apr. 26, 1993 | Air Brake | 160 |
| Jan. 2, 1991 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 1,061 |
| Sep. 18, 1989 | Wheels:center Section | 19,000 |
| Aug. 10, 1989 | Seats | 107 |
| Aug. 7, 1989 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 41 |
| May. 19, 1989 | Steering:linkages | 80 |
| May. 19, 1989 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 9,832 |
| Feb. 16, 1989 | Seat Belt | 2,000 |
| Oct. 24, 1988 | Steering:linkages | 160 |
| Sep. 6, 1988 | Electrical System | 1,250 |
| Aug. 26, 1988 | Seat Belts:front | 9,681 |
| Jun. 1, 1988 | Structure | 150 |
| Jul. 10, 1987 | Seat Belt | 16 |
| Mar. 13, 1987 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 71 |
| Feb. 19, 1987 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 83 |
| Dec. 15, 1986 | Wheels:center Section | 150 |
| Jul. 1, 1986 | Wheels:center Section | 478 |
| Jan. 28, 1986 | Structure:body | 25,000 |
| Jan. 5, 1986 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 226 |
| Dec. 3, 1985 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 20 |
| Oct. 2, 1985 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 47 |
| Dec. 20, 1984 | Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System | 15 |
| Jun. 20, 1984 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 44 |
| Mar. 29, 1984 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 8,500 |
| Mar. 2, 1984 | Steering:linkages | 4,773 |
| Feb. 23, 1983 | Seat Belts:front | 5 |
| Dec. 1, 1982 | Service Brakes, Air:supply | 9 |
| Dec. 1, 1982 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters | 249 |
| Oct. 1, 1981 | Steering:linkages | 131 |
| Sep. 1, 1981 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 195 |
| Aug. 25, 1981 | Trailer Hitche | 70 |
| Aug. 12, 1981 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 348 |
| Feb. 10, 1981 | Steering:linkages | 1,333 |
| Mar. 21, 1980 | Trailer Hitche | 1,500 |
| Dec. 4, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:drum | 28 |
| Apr. 3, 1979 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 7,060 |
| Mar. 13, 1979 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 89 |
| Jun. 21, 1978 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 65 |
| Apr. 19, 1978 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module | 12 |
| Dec. 27, 1977 | Steering:linkages | 670 |
| Sep. 20, 1977 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 15,000 |
| Aug. 12, 1977 | Wheel | 163 |
| Nov. 2, 1976 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman | 239 |
| Oct. 13, 1976 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:interconnecting Assembly(wiring) | 167 |
| Mar. 17, 1976 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 10 |
| Jan. 28, 1976 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 90 |
| Dec. 9, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber | 1,800 |
| Dec. 2, 1975 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 56 |
| Oct. 29, 1975 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 23 |
| Jun. 23, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:controls | 3,200 |
| Jan. 27, 1975 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module | 20 |
| Nov. 25, 1974 | Structure:frame And Members | 308 |
| Sep. 18, 1974 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 26 |
| Sep. 16, 1974 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 63 |
| Jun. 5, 1974 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System | 24 |
| May. 28, 1974 | Vehicle Speed Control | 383 |
| May. 1, 1974 | Structure:frame And Members | 60 |
| Mar. 12, 1974 | Wheels:center Section | 368 |
| Oct. 15, 1973 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 10,000 |
| Aug. 14, 1973 | Wheel | 243 |
| Nov. 15, 1972 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 161 |
| Apr. 6, 1972 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 2,055 |
| Nov. 9, 1971 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 997 |
| Apr. 29, 1971 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger/bracket | 9 |
| Mar. 9, 1970 | Steering:rack And Pinion | 4,000 |
| Nov. 24, 1969 | Parking Brake:driveline:air | 908 |
| Sep. 8, 1969 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 19 |
| Jun. 25, 1969 | Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment | 842 |
| Mar. 25, 1969 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum | 287 |
| Oct. 2, 1968 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 69 |
| Sep. 19, 1968 | Steering:linkages | 61 |
| Aug. 23, 1968 | Power Train | 20 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 9999 Freightliner Freightliner | 5 |
| 2004 Freightliner Freightliner | 1 |
| 2003 Freightliner Freightliner | 1 |
| 2002 Freightliner Freightliner | 1 |
| 2001 Freightliner Freightliner | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner Freightliner | 1 |
| 1997 Freightliner Freightliner | 2 |
| 1996 Freightliner Freightliner | 2 |
| 1995 Freightliner Freightliner | 2 |
| 1993 Freightliner Freightliner | 1 |
| 1992 Freightliner Freightliner | 3 |
| 1991 Freightliner Freightliner | 1 |
| 1990 Freightliner Freightliner | 2 |
| 1989 Freightliner Freightliner | 5 |
| 1988 Freightliner Freightliner | 10 |
| 1987 Freightliner Freightliner | 6 |
| 1986 Freightliner Freightliner | 4 |
| 1985 Freightliner Freightliner | 5 |
| 1984 Freightliner Freightliner | 7 |
| 1983 Freightliner Freightliner | 4 |
| 1982 Freightliner Freightliner | 3 |
| 1981 Freightliner Freightliner | 9 |
| 1980 Freightliner Freightliner | 6 |
| 1979 Freightliner Freightliner | 6 |
| 1978 Freightliner Freightliner | 6 |
| 1977 Freightliner Freightliner | 5 |
| 1976 Freightliner Freightliner | 8 |
| 1975 Freightliner Freightliner | 11 |
| 1974 Freightliner Freightliner | 12 |
| 1973 Freightliner Freightliner | 11 |
| 1972 Freightliner Freightliner | 5 |
| 1971 Freightliner Freightliner | 6 |
| 1970 Freightliner Freightliner | 6 |
| 1969 Freightliner Freightliner | 3 |
| 1968 Freightliner Freightliner | 4 |
| 1967 Freightliner Freightliner | 2 |