7
recalls
The Freightliner American Lafrance has 7 recalls covering 7,185 vehicles as reported; model year 1998 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 1998: 3
Units affected
7,185
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Freightliner American Lafrance by component
- Seat belts2 · 278 units
- Service brakes, air2 · 157 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 2,616 units
- Suspension1 · 634 units
- Wheels1 · 3,500 units
Freightliner American Lafrance recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2005 | Freightliner American Lafrance, Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star and 1 more (2004): SuspensionNo. 05V284000 | Fire | 634 |
| Apr 27, 2005 | Freightliner American Lafrance, Century ST, Columbia, Sterling Acterra and 1 more (2005): WheelsNo. 05V185000 | Crash risk | 3,500 |
| Dec 3, 2002 | Freightliner American Lafrance, FLN; Sterling Acterra; Thomas Minotour (2002): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 02V318002 | Crash risk | 2,616 |
| Oct 2, 2000 | Freightliner American Lafrance (1999-2000): Seat beltsNo. 00V293000 | Crash risk | 65 |
| Jun 9, 1999 | Freightliner American Lafrance (1997-1999): Service brakes, airNo. 99V145000 | Fire | 32 |
| Mar 4, 1998 | Freightliner American Lafrance (1997-1998): Service brakes, airNo. 98V051000 | Crash risk | 125 |
| Mar 4, 1998 | Freightliner American Lafrance (1997-1998): Seat beltsNo. 98V050000 | Crash risk | 213 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2005 Freightliner American Lafrance recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2005 Freightliner American Lafrance. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Freightliner American Lafrance have?
7 recalls cover the Freightliner American Lafrance, for 7,185 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is seat belts (2 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.