1997 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
0 recalls, 15 complaints - 18 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
1 crashes 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 5 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
TIRES
Aug 23, 2006
Incident date: Jul 14, 2006
1997 CONVENTIONAL FRONT STEER TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THE DRIVER WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, STRUCK A DITCH CONTINUED ON THROUGH THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FENCE ACROSS A FIELD AND STRUCK ANOTHER FENCE AND SEVERAL TREES. *JB
Crash
1 injured
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jan 7, 2004
Incident date: Aug 20, 2003
WHILE DRIVING RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT AXLE, AND FENDER. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WHEEL FASTENERS ON THE #2 AXLE WAS MISSING. THE HORN WAS INOP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
Jan 7, 2004
Incident date: Aug 20, 2003
WHILE DRIVING RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT AXLE, AND FENDER. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WHEEL FASTENERS ON THE #2 AXLE WAS MISSING. THE HORN WAS INOP... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Jan 7, 2004
Incident date: Aug 20, 2003
WHILE DRIVING RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT AXLE, AND FENDER. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WHEEL FASTENERS ON THE #2 AXLE WAS MISSING. THE HORN WAS INOP... Read more
TIRES
Dec 8, 2003
Incident date: Jul 2, 2003
VEHICLE STRUCK A MUD FLAP THAT SEPARATED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRAILER TIRE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING IN THE RIGHT LANE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE TIRE AND MUD FLAP BRACKET HIT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE ON A TRAILER DRIVEN BY ANOTHER GENTLEMAN T... Read more
STEERING
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Aug 2, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER FELT A BAD SHIMMY COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND WAS HIT IN THE HEAD WHEN A PORTABLE TV FELL ON HIM, WHEN VEHICLE WENT OFF HIGHWAY, IT STRUCK A GUARDRAIL, FENCE, UTILITY POLE, AND SEVERAL TREES, THE DAY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER NO... Read more
1 injured
TIRES
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Aug 2, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER FELT A BAD SHIMMY COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND WAS HIT IN THE HEAD WHEN A PORTABLE TV FELL ON HIM, WHEN VEHICLE WENT OFF HIGHWAY, IT STRUCK A GUARDRAIL, FENCE, UTILITY POLE, AND SEVERAL TREES, THE DAY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER NO... Read more
1 injured
STEERING
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Aug 2, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER FELT A BAD SHIMMY COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND WAS HIT IN THE HEAD WHEN A PORTABLE TV FELL ON HIM, WHEN VEHICLE WENT OFF HIGHWAY, IT STRUCK A GUARDRAIL, FENCE, UTILITY POLE, AND SEVERAL TREES, THE DAY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER NO... Read more
1 injured
TIRES
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Aug 2, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER FELT A BAD SHIMMY COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND WAS HIT IN THE HEAD WHEN A PORTABLE TV FELL ON HIM, WHEN VEHICLE WENT OFF HIGHWAY, IT STRUCK A GUARDRAIL, FENCE, UTILITY POLE, AND SEVERAL TREES, THE DAY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER NO... Read more
1 injured
STEERING
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Aug 2, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER FELT A BAD SHIMMY COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND WAS HIT IN THE HEAD WHEN A PORTABLE TV FELL ON HIM, WHEN VEHICLE WENT OFF HIGHWAY, IT STRUCK A GUARDRAIL, FENCE, UTILITY POLE, AND SEVERAL TREES, THE DAY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER NO... Read more
1 injured
TIRES
Oct 30, 2001
Incident date: Aug 2, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER FELT A BAD SHIMMY COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND WAS HIT IN THE HEAD WHEN A PORTABLE TV FELL ON HIM, WHEN VEHICLE WENT OFF HIGHWAY, IT STRUCK A GUARDRAIL, FENCE, UTILITY POLE, AND SEVERAL TREES, THE DAY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER NO... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 29, 1999
Incident date: Feb 18, 1999
THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE OVER 209 DAYS. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF FREIGHTLINER HAS NOT BEEN WILLING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jun 29, 1999
Incident date: Feb 18, 1999
THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE OVER 209 DAYS. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF FREIGHTLINER HAS NOT BEEN WILLING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 29, 1999
Incident date: Feb 18, 1999
THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE OVER 209 DAYS. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF FREIGHTLINER HAS NOT BEEN WILLING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 29, 1999
Incident date: Feb 18, 1999
THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE OVER 209 DAYS. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF FREIGHTLINER HAS NOT BEEN WILLING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
18 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| 204000 WHEELS:HUB | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
sb2031
Feb 26, 2018
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
sb2059
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
sb2058
Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
sb2057
Feb 26, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
sb2056
Feb 26, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
sb2051
Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
sb2035
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2035 Corsair Fan Wiring Modification
sb2034
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2034 Fan Shroud Interference on FLD Vehicles
sb2032
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
sb2028
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
sb2027
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
sb2026
Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2026 Fan Radiator Interference
sb2024
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
sb2021
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2021 Shunt Tube Alternator Bracket Bolt Interference
sb2020
Feb 26, 2018
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
sb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics
sb2002
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2002 Unplugging Engine Block Heaters
sb2001
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
3313
Apr 1, 1997
204000 WHEELS:HUB
SOME VEHICLES WITH FF-981 HUB CAPS MANUFACTURED AFTER THE PRODUCTION IMPROVEMENTS IN NOVEMBER HAVE BEEN FOUND WITH LOOSE HUB CAPS. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE90074
Opened: Apr 10, 1990 , Closed: Aug 7, 1990
BATTERY CABLE SHORTS
There is no summary currently available
FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL across all model years (1975, 2002).
39
Total Recalls
118
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
16
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 0 | 15 | |
| 1996 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |