1997 Freightliner FLD recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 1997 Freightliner FLD. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Mar 20, 2002Crash risk1997–1998 Freightliner FLD — Vehicle Speed Control
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS CONVERTED FROM SLEEPERCABS TO DAY CABS AND EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. THE IDLE SYSTEM WAS NOT COMPLETELY DISABLED IN THE CAB CONVERSION PROCESS.
02V077000 · 97 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Aug 7, 2000Crash risk1997–2000 Freightliner Argosy, 1997–2000 Freightliner Business Class, 1997–2000 Freightliner Century and 9 other models — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.
00V232002 · 35K units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION