Vehicle recall 97V114001 · August 4, 1997
Freightliner FL106, FL50 and 10 more models
Vehicle description: heavy duty truck.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. The shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning.
- Consequence
- If the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and tighten any loose bolts and in the turn signal switch within 2 years from the date of the recall notification letter. The shoulder bolt will be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled with loctite. Owners can also request loctite and repair instructions so they can fix the vehicles themselves.
- Notes
- Notes:owner notification is expected to begin September 5,1997.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, 7 a.m. To 3:30 p.m., pacific time. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V114001
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 4, 1997
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- September 5, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 77,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner FL106 (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Freightliner FL111 (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Freightliner FL50 (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Freightliner FL60 (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Freightliner FL70 (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Freightliner FL80 (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Freightliner FLA (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Freightliner FLB (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Freightliner FLD (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Freightliner MB 50 (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Freightliner MB60 (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Freightliner MB70 (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
Has your Freightliner been repaired?
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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.