Does the 1991 Freightliner FLA have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, visibility, power train, steering. 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 1991 Freightliner FLA 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 1991 Freightliner FLA?

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

1991 Freightliner FLA recalls

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

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

For the 1991 Freightliner FLA. 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.

1991 Freightliner FLA recalls, newest first

August 4, 1997NHTSA 97V11400177,000 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. The shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning.
Consequence: If the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and tighten any loose bolts and in the turn signal switch within 2 years from the date of the recall notification letter. The shoulder bolt will be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled with loctite. Owners can also request loctite and repair instructions so they can fix the vehicles themselves.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 14, 1993NHTSA 93V149000505 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages

Summary: Contact interference between the windshield wiper linkage and the motor output shaft nut causes linkage separation, resulting in failure of the system.
Consequence: Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Remove and replace the windshield wiper linkage with a redesigned linkage that provides additional clearance with the wiper motor output shaft.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 30, 1991NHTSA 91V22400014,660 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline › Universal joint

Summary: The interaxle driveline u-joints may fail at low mileage due to a lack of lubrication in the u-joint during the assembly process.
Consequence: The driveline could separate without prior warning whichcould result in vehicle damage to trucks, nearby vehicles, and injury to anyonein the area when driveline separation occurs.
Remedy: Remove and replace the interaxle u-joints.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 3, 1991NHTSA 91V0840002,976 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: Malformed steering wheel center section could result in a fracture of the upper hub casting. This may lead to separation of the steering wheel from the steering column mounting hub.
Consequence: Fractured upper hub casting could result in loss ofsteering control without warning and an accident.
Remedy: Remove and replace the upper hub casting and install a hub plate.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1991 Freightliner FLA with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

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Questions

Does the 1991 Freightliner FLA have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, visibility, power train, steering. 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 1991 Freightliner FLA 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 1991 Freightliner FLA?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.