Does the 2002 Freightliner FLN have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, fuel system, gasoline. 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 2002 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 2002 Freightliner FLN?

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

2002 Freightliner FLN recalls

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

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

For the 2002 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.

2002 Freightliner FLN recalls, newest first

March 25, 2008NHTSA 08V13700028,764 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling 28,764 my 2001 through 2008 fccc B2 and FS65 school bus chassis, fccc FB65 conventional buses, and sterling acterra, freightliner fln, and business class M2 heavy trucks, built from January 26, 2000, through March 24, 2008, manufactured with arvinmeritor or axle alliance company 6,000 through 8,000 pound front axles utilizing a four piece spindle-nut set. These axle assemblies may have been produced with a thin spindle nut which may lead to incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubrication, wear of the spindle nut and bearing journal, oil contamination with metal shavings, and premature bearing failure.
Consequence: Continued operation may lead to wheel separation and possibly a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 13, 2002NHTSA 02V336000145 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline

Summary: On certain heavy trucks, the cast output yoke on the mercedes-benz transmissions could fracture on vehicle with 1610 or 16T series drivelines.
Consequence: If pieces of the yoke separate, the debris can represent a potential hzard to people outside the vheicle and to other passing vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cast transmission output yoke with a forged part. Owner notification began on January 30, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 3, 2002NHTSA 02V3180022,616 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Summary: On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar 3126E hydraulically controlled electronically actuated unit injected diesel engines with high efficiency pumps (HEP8), the pump components may experience a high pressure seal failure which can result in a short period of rough running and subsequent engine stall due to a loss of injection actuation pressure.
Consequence: Freightliner recall no. FL404. Once engine stall occurs, the engine cannot be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Caterpillar is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect the pump serial numbers and replace the pump if necessary. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2002 Freightliner FLN were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Freightliner FLN years

Other 2002 Freightliner models

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (16 recalls)
2002 Honda Accord (16 recalls)
2002 Honda CR-V (16 recalls)
2002 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)

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Questions

Does the 2002 Freightliner FLN have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, fuel system, gasoline. 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 2002 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 2002 Freightliner FLN?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.