Does the 1998 Freightliner FLN106 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, 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 1998 Freightliner FLN106 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 1998 Freightliner FLN106?

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

1998 Freightliner FLN106 recalls

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

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

For the 1998 Freightliner FLN106. 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.

1998 Freightliner FLN106 recalls, newest first

May 5, 1999NHTSA 99V10800036 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dual steering. The steering column welds on these vehicles can fracture, allowing the steering column to separate.
Consequence: A complete loss of vehicle steering on the affected side could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these steering columns.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 5, 1998NHTSA 98V281000348 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and an optional shift selector with a park brake position. These vehicles do not comply with the emergency brake system requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake system." if the secondary air system is drained, the spring brakes will apply and the ability to apply, release, and modulate the service brakes will be lost.
Consequence: Increased braking effort will be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the brake system on these vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1998 Freightliner FLN106 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Freightliner FLN106 years

Other 1998 Freightliner models

Most recalled 1998 vehicles

1998 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
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Questions

Does the 1998 Freightliner FLN106 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, 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 1998 Freightliner FLN106 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 1998 Freightliner FLN106?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.