Does the 1996 Freightliner FLD have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, service brakes, air, vehicle speed control, equipment. 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 FLD 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 FLD?

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

1996 Freightliner FLD 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 FLD. 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 FLD recalls, newest first

November 4, 1997NHTSA 97V1960014,048 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Hub

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell FF980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
Consequence: Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 27, 1997NHTSA 97V00900013,565 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Controls › Foot control/valve

Summary: Corrosion can occur in the foot brake valve adapter bore and plunger due to water and road salt intrusion.
Consequence: Accumulated corrosion and water intrusion can result in the plunger sticking, especially during extremely cold weather service.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the brake valve adapter with an improved design that has full face contact with the gasket.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 24, 1996NHTSA 96V181001258 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: These vehicles are equipped with a detroit diesel optimized idle system. If the ignition is turned on and the fuse for the electronic control module (ECM) power feed line is removed or burned out, the safety features designed to prevent injury to persons working in the vicinity of the engine will be bypassed, and unintentional cranking of the engine will occur.
Consequence: If unintentional cranking of the engine occurs, persons working in the vicinity of the engine could be injured and the vehicle could move.
Remedy: Detroit diesel distributors will rewire the vehicles using a revised ECM which will eliminate unintentional cranking.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 2, 1996NHTSA 96V125000205 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary: The bunk support bracket can fracture allowing the bunk to drop.
Consequence: The bunk could fall without warning striking an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install a bunk support bracket reinforcement kit.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 4, 1996NHTSA 96V043000220 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary: The bolts used to mount the brake assemblies to the axles may have cracks from improper heat treatment.
Consequence: These cracks could cause the bolts to fail allowing the brake assemblies to separate from the axles increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace all brake mounting bolts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Freightliner FLD with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

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

Most complained-about components

Electrical system › Wiring1

Other Freightliner FLD years

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Questions

Does the 1996 Freightliner FLD have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, service brakes, air, vehicle speed control, equipment. 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 FLD 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 FLD?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.