Does the 1996 Freightliner MT35 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, vehicle speed control. 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 MT35 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 MT35?

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

1996 Freightliner MT35 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 1996 Freightliner MT35. 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 MT35 recalls, newest first

April 12, 1999NHTSA 99V033003503 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting

Summary: Vehicle description: step vans equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. Front steer axles. The tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.
Consequence: Separation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 8, 1999NHTSA 99V0260001,770 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Springs

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The hook on the throttle return springs can fracture at low mileage.
Consequence: The throttle may not return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle springs with heavier springs and a new anchor.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1996 Freightliner MT35 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Freightliner MT35 years

Other 1996 Freightliner models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Freightliner MT35 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, vehicle speed control. 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 MT35 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 MT35?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.