4
recalls
The Freightliner FL80 has 4 recalls covering 78,454 vehicles as reported; model year 1991 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 1991: 4
Units affected
78K
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 FL80 by component
- Exterior lighting1 · 77K units
- Service brakes, air1 · 49 units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 420 units
- Visibility1 · 985 units
Freightliner FL80 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 1997 | Freightliner FL-70, FL106, FL111, FL50 and 8 more (1991-1994): Exterior lightingNo. 97V114001 | Crash risk | 77,000 |
| Sep 14, 1993 | Freightliner FL-70, FL60, FL80, MB60 and 2 more (1991-1992): VisibilityNo. 93V148000 | Crash risk | 985 |
| Oct 15, 1991 | Freightliner FL-70, FL60, FL80 (1991): Service brakes, airNo. 91V178000 | Other or not stated | 49 |
| Oct 15, 1991 | Freightliner FL-70, FL60, FL80 (1991): Vehicle speed controlNo. 91V177000 | Crash risk | 420 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1994 Freightliner FL80 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1994 Freightliner FL80. 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 FL80 have?
4 recalls cover the Freightliner FL80, for 78,454 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Freightliner FL80?
Fuel system, gasoline: named in 2 of the 4 safety complaints about the Freightliner FL80, then structure (2). One complaint can name several components.
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.