1997 Freightliner FLN106 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLN106 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1997 Freightliner FLN106 so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1997 Freightliner FLN106 recalls (2)
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Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with dual steering. The steering column welds on these vehicles can fracture, allowing the steering column to separate.
Risk: A complete loss of vehicle steering on the affected side could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace these steering columns.
Service brakes, air
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and an optional shift selector with a park brake position. These vehicles do not comply with the emergency brake system requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake system." if the secondary air system is drained, the spring brakes will apply and the ability to apply, release, and modulate the service brakes will be lost.
Risk: Increased braking effort will be required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair the brake system on these vehicles.
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.
Other Freightliner FLN106 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 FLN106 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 FLN106 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Freightliner FLN106?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Freightliner FLN106?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Freightliner FLN106 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLN106 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.