Freightliner Classic recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
9 recalls found for the Freightliner Classic in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 14 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Freightliner Classic recalls
- Mar 11, 200808V113000Fuel system, diesel62,000 vehiclesWestern Star 4900, Sterling A-Line and 7 more models
A fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
- Dec 21, 200707V592000Steering220 vehiclesWestern Star 4900, Sterling A-Line and 11 more models
On certain trucks equipped with TRW steering gears, models TAS85 and RCS85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which…
- Nov 13, 200707V530000Trailer hitches38,000 vehiclesWestern Star 4900, Sterling A-Line and 11 more models
On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se II fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot…
- Aug 2, 200707V335000Fuel system, gasoline4,299 vehiclesWestern Star 4900, Sterling A9500 and 10 more models
On certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the fuel-water separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on.
- Jul 18, 200707V306000Steering18,000 vehiclesWestern Star 4900, Sterling A-Line and 23 more models
During the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.
- Jul 16, 200707V302000Service brakes, air75,000 vehiclesSterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra and 19 more models
Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between July 2002 and July 3, 2007, equipped with bendix SR-7 spring brake…
- Jun 12, 200606V205000Parking brake5,243 vehiclesSterling Acterra, Freightliner Argosy and 15 more models
Certain heavy trucks, shuttle buses, and school buses equipped with bendix modulated spring brake valves.
- Feb 8, 200606V030000Engine and engine cooling5,771 vehiclesWestern Star 4900, Western Star 6900 and 6 more models
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
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