Does the 1997 Freightliner FLN have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, parking brake, 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 1997 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 1997 Freightliner FLN?

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

1997 Freightliner FLN 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 1997 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.

1997 Freightliner FLN recalls, newest first

May 22, 2000NHTSA 00V15200183 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary: Vehicle description: certain tractors fail to comply with FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." the air lines may not be routed properly to the drive axle service brake relay.
Consequence: These vehicles are not in compliance with the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for correct air line routing and reroute if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 3, 2000NHTSA 00V00200133 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. These valves do not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.
Consequence: The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A replacement valve will be provided to owners with installation instructions.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 17, 1999NHTSA 99V224000224 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary: Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. These vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side. The cross shaft, miter box shaft, and u-joint have keyways and the u-joint has a set screw at both connections. The keys can work loose and fall out.
Consequence: This condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side.
Remedy: Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 9, 1999NHTSA 99V143000666 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dual steering. The steering column pinch bolts may be under-torqued or missing.
Consequence: This condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the presence of the required fasteners, install fasteners is missing, and retorque to specifications.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 Freightliner FLN were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Freightliner FLN years

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 FLN have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, parking brake, 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 1997 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 1997 Freightliner FLN?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.