Recall Register

1991 Freightliner FL80: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1991 Freightliner FL80. The newest campaign is 97V114001. NHTSA received the report on 4 Aug 1997. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal / Switch. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 97V114001, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will inspect these vehicles and tighten any loose bolts and in the turn signal switch within 2 years from the date of the recall notification letter. The shoulder bolt will be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled with loctite. Owners can also request loctite and repair instructions so they can fix the vehicles themselves.
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Recall campaigns

4 campaigns, newest first. 78,454 units in total.

  • 97V114001Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal / Switch
  • 93V148000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer
  • 91V177000Vehicle Speed Control / Springs
  • 91V178000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

  1. 97V114001Received . 77,000 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal / Switch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. The shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect these vehicles and tighten any loose bolts and in the turn signal switch within 2 years from the date of the recall notification letter. The shoulder bolt will be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled with loctite. Owners can also request loctite and repair instructions so they can fix the vehicles themselves.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 93V148000Received . 985 units.

    Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Remove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 91V177000Received . 420 units.

    Vehicle Speed Control / Springs

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    The hook size of the throttle return spring is too small resulting in a tight fit around the anchor nut, causing the throttle return spring to break prematurely.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the throttle spring breaks, the engine will return to idle speed, which may cause a highway hazard and result in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Install throttle return springs with larger hooks.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 91V178000Received . 49 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Reservoir interior paint was allowed to enter the air reservoir check valve, and the valve is not properly seated.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Lack of proper seating causes the reservoirs to failto comply with the requirements of FMVSS 121.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Clean and reseat the air check valves as needed.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19914
  2. 19922
  3. 19931
  4. 19941
  5. 20000

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 1991 Freightliner FL80: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/fl80/1991/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1991 Freightliner FL80?
78,454 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Freightliner FL80 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the Freightliner FL80, model years 1991 to 2000. 4 of them name the 1991 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1991 Freightliner FL80 open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.