How many recalls does the 1997 Freightliner Fld120 have?

The 1997 Freightliner Fld120 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1997 Freightliner Fld120 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 Freightliner Fld120?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1997 Freightliner Fld120 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1997 Freightliner Fld120 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 21 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 98V001000 1998-01-05 21 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/TRACTORS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." CONTINUOUS POWER IS TO BE SUPPLIED TO THE TRAILER ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CIRCUIT. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SWITCH INSTALLED IN THE ABS CIRCUIT.

Consequence

THE ABS CIRCUIT CAN BE INTERRUPTED RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION TO THE TOWED VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ANTI-LOCK POWER CIRCUIT.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Brake drums were not installed properly, resulting in hard braking. Dealer has been notified. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM · reported 1996-08-01

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 1997 Freightliner Fld120 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.