Known Recalls

Model year record

1997 FREIGHTLINER FLC120

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 13 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V001000

Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light

Component
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
21
Reported to NHTSA
1998-01-05
Owners notified
1998-03-31

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/TRACTORS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." CONTINUOUS POWER IS TO BE SUPPLIED TO THE TRAILER ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CIRCUIT. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SWITCH INSTALLED IN THE ABS CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

THE ABS CIRCUIT CAN BE INTERRUPTED RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION TO THE TOWED VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ANTI-LOCK POWER CIRCUIT.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags1430,922 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1430,922 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1430,922 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1430,922 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1430,922 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1430,922 mi
Structure: body1430,922 mi
Structure: frame and members1430,922 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system: springs/bags1430,922 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket1430,922 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle1430,922 mi
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly1430,922 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1430,922 mi

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.