How many recalls does the 1998 Freightliner Fl-80 have?

The 1998 Freightliner Fl-80 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Freightliner Fl-80 has an open recall?

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1998 Freightliner Fl-80 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1998 Freightliner Fl-80 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 45 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 98V114000 1998-05-26 45 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEADY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 36" REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Consequence

INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Freightliner Fl-80 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.