Does the 1990 Freightliner FLN have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches. 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 1990 Freightliner FLN 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 1990 Freightliner FLN?

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

1990 Freightliner FLN 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 1990 Freightliner FLN. 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.

1990 Freightliner FLN recalls, newest first

January 27, 2000NHTSA 00V019002151 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies. The fifth wheel mounting plates can crack.
Consequence: Under the trailer loading, the mounting plate could eventually fail due to fatigue.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1990 Freightliner FLN were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Freightliner FLN years

Other 1990 Freightliner models

Most recalled 1990 vehicles

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Questions

Does the 1990 Freightliner FLN have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: trailer hitches. 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 1990 Freightliner FLN 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 1990 Freightliner FLN?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.