1997 Freightliner FL-60 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FL-60 years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1997 Freightliner FL-60 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1997 Freightliner FL-60 recalls (2)
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Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Risk: If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.
Parking brake:driveline
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Driveline fastener failure (RQ99009) — opened Jun 1, 1999, still open, led to recall 99V085000.
Other Freightliner FL-60 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 FL-60 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 FL-60 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 FL-60 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 FL-60 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 FL-60 | 0 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Freightliner FL-60?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Freightliner FL-60?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Freightliner FL-60 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FL-60 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.