Freightliner Recalls
505 recalls on record · March 14, 1967 to July 22, 2026 · Vehicle Equipment, Vehicles
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
May 25, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2022 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: Brake component failure and increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
May 16, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2022 Electronic Stability Control (Esc) recall
Hazard: Disabled ABS and ESC may lead to loss of braking or stability control, which can increase the risk of a crash.
April 27, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Mercedes-benz 2019–2021 Back Over Prevention recall
Hazard: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
March 2, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2020–2022 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: A cracked brake drum can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
February 22, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2022 Service Brakes recall
Hazard: A loss of brakes increases the risk of a crash.
February 16, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2017–2021 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: If the brake lights remain illuminated, drivers may be unaware when the truck is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
December 15, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Mercedes-benz 2019–2020 Electrical System recall
Hazard: Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
November 17, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Western Star 2012–2022 Tires recall
Hazard: Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 15, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: The exhaust heat may melt the battery box, increasing the risk of a fire.
September 2, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2019–2021 Steering recall
Hazard: Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 13, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2017 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
June 24, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Peterbilt, International 2017–2018 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: The improper lighting may confuse other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 26, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2019 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A loss of power to the system may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 14, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2017–2022 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: Melting components can increase the risk of fire.
May 7, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Fccc, Western Star 2018–2021 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
April 12, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Fccc, Western Star 2021–2022 Steering recall
Hazard: A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
March 10, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Mercedes-benz 2019–2020 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: Malfunctioning brake lights can fail to alert other motorists of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 12, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2021–2022 Engine recall
Hazard: A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
February 11, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2014–2019 Power Train recall
Hazard: If a rapid loss of transmission fluid occurs while driving, it could result in a road hazard for other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.
January 13, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2020–2022 Tires recall
Hazard: Tread separation and/or blow-outs while driving may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
January 8, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2018 Structure recall
Hazard: A license plate light aimed toward other drivers may increase the risk of a crash.
December 8, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Mercedes-benz 2019 Equipment recall
Hazard: If the operator relies on the provided owner's manual, the information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information may be inaccurate and/or incomplete, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and potentially increase the risk of a crash or injury.
November 30, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2021 Power Train recall
Hazard: If flange failure occurs, loose parts may fall into the clutch pressure plate assembly, resulting in clutch disengagement, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
November 5, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2019–2021 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A damaged power cable wire coming into contact with the ground cable at the battery relay may increase the risk of a fire from overloading the ground connection. Additionally, a damaged ground connection may also result in an unexpected engine stall without warning and inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 28, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Mercedes-benz 2015–2020 Steering recall
Hazard: The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
October 27, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Western Star 2020–2021 Suspension recall
Hazard: A missing or improperly installed locking snap ring can result in wheel-end failure and potentially a wheel-off/separation condition, increasing the risk of crash.
October 16, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Western Star 2018–2019 Power Train recall
Hazard: Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.
October 14, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Western Star 2020–2021 Equipment recall
Hazard: Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 3, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Western Star 2020–2021 Suspension recall
Hazard: If the screws are not long enough to engage the corresponding nuts, the hardware may separate from the suspension system, becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
September 1, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2018–2021 Electrical System recall
Hazard: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.