9
recalls
The Freightliner FLB has 9 recalls covering 149,094 vehicles as reported; model year 1993 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
9
Most for 1993: 5
Units affected
149K
As reported
Overall stars
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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
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Parts recalled
Recalls of the Freightliner FLB by component
- Suspension2 · 9,764 units
- Visibility2 · 6,430 units
- Electrical system1 · 1,400 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 28K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 77K units
- Power train1 · 11K units
- Steering1 · 16K units
Freightliner FLB recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2003 | Freightliner Argosy, Business Class, Century, Columbia and 6 more (1998-2001): SuspensionNo. 03V112000 | Fire | 5,716 |
| Feb 21, 2001 | Freightliner Argosy, Cargo, Century, FLB and 15 more (1999): SteeringNo. 01V044002 | Crash risk | 16,000 |
| Nov 4, 1997 | Freightliner FLB, FLC, FLD (1996): SuspensionNo. 97V196001 | Other or not stated | 4,048 |
| Aug 4, 1997 | Freightliner FL-70, FL106, FL111, FL50 and 8 more (1991-1994): Exterior lightingNo. 97V114001 | Crash risk | 77,000 |
| Nov 13, 1996 | Freightliner FLA, FLB, FLD (1993-1994): Engine and engine coolingNo. 96V232000 | Fire | 27,500 |
| May 1, 1995 | Freightliner FLB, FLD (1994): VisibilityNo. 95V085000 | Injury | 4,630 |
| Apr 11, 1994 | Freightliner FLB (1993-1994): Electrical systemNo. 94V068000 | Fire | 1,400 |
| Dec 6, 1993 | Freightliner FLA, FLB, FLD (1993): Power trainNo. 93V202000 | Crash risk | 11,000 |
| Nov 19, 1993 | Freightliner FLB (1993): VisibilityNo. 93V191000 | Crash risk | 1,800 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2001 Freightliner FLB recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2001 Freightliner FLB. 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 FLB have?
9 recalls cover the Freightliner FLB, for 149,094 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is suspension (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.