NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Freightliner FLN Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Freightliner FLN has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Freightliner FLN. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Freightliner dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Freightliner FLN. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
FREIGHTLINER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE APPLICATION TIMING
NHTSA #00V152001 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice
Reported May 22, 2000 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 83 vehicles
Freightliner campaign FL-259 · Owners notified February 6, 2001 · Vehicles built January 1, 1998 – May 2, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRACTORS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE AIR LINES MAY NOT BE ROUTED PROPERLY TO THE DRIVE AXLE SERVICE BRAKE RELAY.
Safety consequence
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CORRECT AIR LINE ROUTING AND REROUTE IF NECESSARY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
FREIGHTLINER/RIGHT HAND DRIVE
NHTSA #99V224000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported August 17, 1999 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 224 vehicles
Freightliner campaign FL-242 · Owners notified October 13, 1999 · Vehicles built July 1, 1992 – May 29, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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. THE CROSS SHAFT, MITER BOX SHAFT, AND U-JOINT HAVE KEYWAYS AND THE U-JOINT HAS A SET SCREW AT BOTH CONNECTIONS. THE KEYS CAN WORK LOOSE AND FALL OUT.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NUTS AND BOLTS THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ENDS AND SHAFTS WHICH WILL CREATE A POSITIVE LOCK BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR BOXES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Freightliner FLN model years
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