Does the 1997 Freightliner FLC120 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air. 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 1997 Freightliner FLC120 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 1997 Freightliner FLC120?

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

1997 Freightliner FLC120 recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Freightliner FLC120. 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.

1997 Freightliner FLC120 recalls, newest first

January 5, 1998NHTSA 98V00100021 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Antilock › ABS warning light

Summary: Vehicle description: truck/tractors. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." continuous power is to be supplied to the trailer antilock brake system (ABS) circuit. These vehicles were manufactured with a switch installed in the ABS circuit.
Consequence: The ABS circuit can be interrupted resulting in a loss of braking action to the towed vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install an anti-lock power circuit.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Freightliner FLC120 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

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

Most complained-about components

Air bags1
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan1
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly1

Other Freightliner FLC120 years

1997 (1)

Other 1997 Freightliner models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Freightliner FLC120 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air. 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 1997 Freightliner FLC120 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 1997 Freightliner FLC120?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.