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FREIGHTLINER

286 recalls on record · Latest: Feb 4, 2026

FREIGHTLINER Recall Insight

FREIGHTLINER appears on 286 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 83,949 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS. That represents approximately 0.341% of the federal archive — a data point that is only interpretable alongside production volume, product mix, and decades of operation, because a high recall count alone does not establish fault. Large, diversified firms that sell tens of millions of units across many categories will mechanically accumulate more recall records than small manufacturers, even when their defect rates per unit shipped are comparable or lower. The most recent action on this firm is dated Feb 4, 2026, which is the anchor point for assessing whether enforcement is currently active or historical.

On this page of 50 entries, severity tagging shows 47 critical, 3 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. Affected-unit counts are disclosed on 0 of 50 entries — unit-count disclosure is more common on CPSC and NHTSA actions and less common on FDA drug/device recalls, where lot numbers and distribution scope substitute for absolute totals. The records on this page span 1 distinct product categories, with issuing agencies dominated by NHTSA (50). The date window on this page runs from Mar 18, 2013 to Oct 6, 2017.

Manufacturer-level browsing is useful when monitoring a single firm for patterns — whether recalls cluster around one product family (suggesting a specific design or supplier issue) or scatter across the firm's entire catalog (which can indicate systemic quality-control problems or deliberate regulator attention). Clicking into each recall reveals the specific hazard, remedy, and distribution scope that together determine whether a consumer is actually at risk. For decisions that depend on being current — deciding whether a product in your home is safe, whether to return a gift, or whether to accept a replacement — always verify the recall number on the issuing agency's site, because federal agencies amend, terminate, and re-scope recalls over time and only the agency's live record reflects the current legal status. This page aggregates what agencies have published publicly and is intended for consumer awareness and research.

NHTSA Critical Oct 6, 2017

FREIGHTLINER 2017-2018: STEERING

NHTSA Critical Oct 6, 2017

FREIGHTLINER 2016: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Jul 19, 2017

FREIGHTLINER 2018: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

NHTSA Moderate Jul 17, 2017

FREIGHTLINER 2018: EQUIPMENT

NHTSA Critical Jun 26, 2017

FREIGHTLINER 2015-2017: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

NHTSA Critical May 11, 2017

FREIGHTLINER 2017: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Jan 19, 2017

FREIGHTLINER 2016-2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

NHTSA Critical Nov 15, 2016

FREIGHTLINER 2017: TIRES:TREAD/BELT

NHTSA Critical Sep 14, 2016

FREIGHTLINER 2016-2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

NHTSA Critical Sep 13, 2016

FREIGHTLINER 2016-2017: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

NHTSA Critical Sep 13, 2016

FREIGHTLINER 2013-2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA Critical Aug 31, 2016

FREIGHTLINER 2014-2017: POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

NHTSA Critical Jun 9, 2016

FREIGHTLINER 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

NHTSA Critical Apr 12, 2016

FREIGHTLINER 2016: TIRES

NHTSA Critical Apr 12, 2016

FREIGHTLINER 2010-2017: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

NHTSA Critical Mar 9, 2016

FREIGHTLINER 2015-2016: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

NHTSA Critical Dec 22, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2015-2016: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Dec 7, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2013-2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

NHTSA Critical Oct 20, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2014-2016: STEERING:LINKAGES

NHTSA Critical Oct 2, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

NHTSA Critical Oct 1, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2015-2016: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

NHTSA Critical Oct 1, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2011-2014: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Sep 30, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2016: STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT

NHTSA Critical Sep 22, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2015-2016: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

NHTSA Critical Jun 3, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2007-2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NHTSA Critical Apr 14, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2006-2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

NHTSA Critical Mar 30, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

NHTSA Critical Mar 4, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2007-2011: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA Critical Feb 23, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2014-2015: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA Critical Feb 19, 2015

FREIGHTLINER 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

NHTSA Critical Nov 28, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

NHTSA Critical Nov 10, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2014-2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

NHTSA Critical Oct 29, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2013-2015: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

NHTSA Critical Oct 29, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2011-2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

NHTSA Critical Oct 21, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2015: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Sep 23, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2013: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Sep 23, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2014-2015: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

NHTSA Critical Sep 17, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

NHTSA Critical Jun 25, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2015: STEERING

NHTSA Critical Apr 29, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2013: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Moderate Mar 28, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2014: SEAT BELTS

NHTSA Critical Feb 21, 2014

FREIGHTLINER 2008-2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NHTSA Critical Dec 20, 2013

FREIGHTLINER 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

NHTSA Critical Dec 17, 2013

FREIGHTLINER 2013-2014: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

NHTSA Critical Dec 16, 2013

FREIGHTLINER 2009-2014: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA Moderate Nov 29, 2013

FREIGHTLINER 2014: SEAT BELTS

NHTSA Critical Oct 30, 2013

FREIGHTLINER 2013: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Critical Sep 5, 2013

FREIGHTLINER 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

NHTSA Critical Apr 9, 2013

FREIGHTLINER 2012-2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

NHTSA Critical Mar 18, 2013

FREIGHTLINER 2012-2014: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA + CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — federal recall filings naming this firm. Verify with FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS directly.
  • Source: PlainRecalls Manufacturer Index — firm-level aggregation across all four federal recall feeds