Model year record

1997 Freightliner FLC120 recalls & problems

The 1997 Freightliner FLC120 has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, airJan 5, 1998

Antilock › Abs warning light

Recall 98V00100021 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: THE ABS CIRCUIT CAN BE INTERRUPTED RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION TO THE TOWED VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ANTI-LOCK POWER CIRCUIT.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingCooling system › Fan; Cooling system › Radiator assembly	3	430,922 mi
SuspensionRear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket; Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle	3	430,922 mi
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator; Wiring › Interior/under dash	2	—
StructureBody; Frame and members	2	—
Air bags	1	—
Trailer hitchesFifth wheel assembly	1	—
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
MULTPULE REPAIRS AND SAFETY FACTORS, TOO MANY TO JUST START RAMBLING OFF. TIRES, FRAME, A/C, ALTERATORS, VIBRATION, WHICH INTURN CAUSES EXHAUST LEAKS. THE LIST GOES FROM STRUCTURE TO ELECTRICAL.
Jul 1, 2001 · 430,922 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.