Freightliner FL-50 recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Freightliner FL-50, covering 79,155 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Freightliner FL-50 recalls by model year
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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes. The hydraulic brake tube to the front left brake can contact the bottom frame rail flange.
- Risk
- This condition could result in a loss of brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake tube with one that provides clearance to the frame rail.
Recall number 99V111000 · Recall details
Parking brake: driveline
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a driveline parking brake. The fasteners that connect the end of transmission companion flange to the park drum and driveline may loosen.
- Risk
- If this is undetected, the fasteners may fatigue and eventually shear off allowing the driveline to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the flange fasteners for proper torque and replace any fasteners found loose. If the fasteners are found to be properly torqued, they will be removed, permalock will be added, and then retorqued to proper specifications.
Recall number 99V085000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: truck/trailers. The certification labels installed on these vehicles are incorrect. The gross axle weight rating is too high for the tires that were installed.
- Risk
- The vehicle is too heavy for the tires installed resulting in a tire separation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a corrected certification label on these vehicles.
Recall number 98V002000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 97V114001 · Recall details
Questions about the Freightliner FL-50 recalls
How do I check if my Freightliner FL-50 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Freightliner FL-50 have?
4, covering service brakes, hydraulic, parking brake and equipment.
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