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Freightliner FL80 recalls by year

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

8 recalls found for the Freightliner FL80 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 3 owner complaints. Choose a model year:

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2000 Freightliner FL8002
1998 Freightliner FL8010
1997 Freightliner FL8011
1996 Freightliner FL8010
1995 Freightliner FL8010
1994 Freightliner FL8020
1993 Freightliner FL8020
1992 Freightliner FL8030
1991 Freightliner FL8050

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Newest Freightliner FL80 recalls

  • May 26, 199898V114000Service brakes, air45 vehicles
    1997-1998 Freightliner FL80

    Vehicle description: heady duty trucks equipped with 36" rear brake chambers.

  • Aug 4, 199797V114001Exterior lighting77,000 vehicles
    Freightliner FL106, FL50 and 10 more models

    Vehicle description: heavy duty truck.

  • Nov 20, 199696V233003Suspension1,410 vehicles
    Freightliner Century, Conventional and 3 more models

    Vehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts.

  • Apr 3, 199595E003005Service brakes, air18,500 vehicles
    Freightliner FL106, FL60 and 9 more models

    Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates…

  • Sep 14, 199393V148000Visibility985 vehicles
    Freightliner FL60, FL70 and 4 more models

    The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system.

  • Apr 14, 199292V057000Seat belts1,400 vehicles
    Freightliner FL60, FL70 and 4 more models

    A number of cabs were assembled with fewer welds than specified in the upper b pillar near the anchorage for the seat belt.

  • Oct 15, 199191V178000Service brakes, air49 vehicles
    Freightliner FL60, FL70 and 1 more model

    Reservoir interior paint was allowed to enter the air reservoir check valve, and the valve is not properly seated.

  • Oct 15, 199191V177000Vehicle speed control420 vehicles
    Freightliner FL60, FL70 and 1 more model

    The hook size of the throttle return spring is too small resulting in a tight fit around the anchor nut, causing the throttle return spring to break prematurely.

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