Does the 1996 Freightliner Business Class have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, parking brake, service brakes, air, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 Freightliner Business Class recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Freightliner Business Class?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Freightliner Business Class recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Freightliner Business Class. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Freightliner been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Freightliner dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1996 Freightliner Business Class recalls, newest first

July 10, 2003NHTSA 03V24600062 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the C8.3G and L10G engines, the ECM does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Consequence: If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ECM. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 10, 2002NHTSA 02V108001548 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable

Summary: On certain trucks equipped with meritor brand 12" x 4" dcm drum parking brake, the bolts used to attach the parking brake assembly to the flange yoke are too large and can interfere with the proper engagement of the braking system and possibly disengage.
Consequence: Improper engagement of the parking brake could result in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the attaching bolts with the correct size bolts free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during October 2002. 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 3, 2000NHTSA 00V357000105,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Controls, pedals and linkages

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes could fracture.
Consequence: This could result in a loss of braking control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake pedal push rod.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 29, 1999NHTSA 99V065000142 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a bendix anti-lock braking system (ABS). The rear axle ABS modulating valves may be plumbed incorrectly.
Consequence: This can cause the rear axle service brakes, when in the ABS mode, to not modulate as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle ABS modulating valve supply and outlet port for correct plumbing and re-plumb if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 4, 1998NHTSA 98V0520008,485 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary: Vehicle description: truck-tractors equipped with 26" 8-blade metal engine cooling fans. The fan blades can fatigue crack and eventually separate from the fan.
Consequence: If the fan blade breaks while a person was working in the engine, personal injury could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these fans with fans which are more durable.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1996 Freightliner Business Class were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1996 Freightliner Business Class have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, parking brake, service brakes, air, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Freightliner Business Class recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Freightliner Business Class?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.