Does the 1997 Freightliner VCL have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, equipment. 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 VCL 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 VCL?

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

1997 Freightliner VCL 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 1997 Freightliner VCL. 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 VCL recalls, newest first

August 29, 2000NHTSA 00V247000524 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum

Summary: Vehicle description: recreational vehicle chassis. Interference can occur between the steer axle slack adjusters and the axle knuckle post during a full wheel cut with the brakes applied.
Consequence: This can result in diminished braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the slack adjusters with one that will provide clearance.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 15, 2000NHTSA 00V04000015,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: Vehicle description: motor home chassis. The tire pressure on the certification labels are incorrect for the designated gross axle weight rating. This does not comply with requirements of part 567, "certification."
Consequence: This could result in improper inflation of the tires for the gross axle weight rating listed for the chassis.
Remedy: Owners will be mailed an overlay with the correct tire pressure.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

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

Other Freightliner VCL 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 VCL have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, equipment. 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 VCL 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 VCL?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.