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.
January 8, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Mercedes-benz 2015–2017 Air Bags recall
Hazard: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
December 19, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Western Star 2018–2019 Power Train recall
Hazard: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
October 24, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Mercedes-benz 2018 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Hazard: In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened, it could increase the risk of injury.
October 19, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2017–2018 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: If the brake lights remain activated, other drivers may be unaware that the vehicle is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 19, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2018–2019 Steering recall
Hazard: A loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 19, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Western Star 2019 Tires recall
Hazard: Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
August 30, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Western Star 2017–2019 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
August 9, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2018–2019 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
August 8, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2018–2019 Steering recall
Hazard: If the pitman arm fractures there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 31, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Western Star 2012–2015 Steering recall
Hazard: A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
July 20, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2017–2019 Electrical System recall
Hazard: Without an ABS or ESC bulb check, the operator may unaware that the warning light bulbs are not working. If the warning bulbs are not working, in the event of an ABS or ESC malfunction, the driver may not be notified, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 20, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2018–2019 Steering recall
Hazard: A loss of connection between the steering wheel and front wheels can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 18, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2019 Tires recall
Hazard: Tires with visible cords through the innerliner may have a sudden loss of air, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 18, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2019 Tires recall
Hazard: Tires that have cords visible through the innerliner can have sudden air loss, causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
June 15, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2018–2019 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: If the calipers detach, there would be reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 8, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2018–2019 Air Bags recall
Hazard: An incorrectly installed air bag may not function correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
May 3, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Mercedes-benz 2017 Structure recall
Hazard: If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
April 19, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2016–2019 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash.
February 16, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2018 Electrical System recall
Hazard: An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.
January 9, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Mercedes-benz 2013 Air Bags recall
Hazard: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
December 14, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Mercedes-benz 2017 Lane Departure recall
Hazard: If Crosswind Assist system does not activate the automatic braking system as expected in the event of a strong crosswind, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
November 21, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Mercedes-benz 2017 Tires recall
Hazard: If the spare tire holder is not properly secured, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
November 17, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2018 Power Train recall
Hazard: If the transmission cannot be shifted out of gear range 7 through 12, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 6, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2017–2018 Steering recall
Hazard: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
July 28, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Mercedes-benz 2010–2011 Air Bags recall
Hazard: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
July 17, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Western Star 2018 Equipment recall
Hazard: If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
June 26, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2015–2017 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: A rapid loss of air pressure in the secondary system could cause a similar rapid loss of pressure in the primary system, which may lead to a sudden application of the parking brakes. This could increase the risk of a crash.
April 21, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner, Mercedes-benz 2013–2016 Electrical System recall
Hazard: The improper software may cause problems with the electronic stability control system, the air bag control unit or the engine management software. These problems can result in an increased risk of a crash or an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
January 19, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2016–2017 Electrical System recall
Hazard: Unresponsive instrument clusters and/or turn signals can increase the risk of a crash.
November 15, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Freightliner 2017 Tires recall
Hazard: Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash.