Recall 97V114001: 1991–1994 Freightliner FL60 and 6 other models
- Report received
- Aug 4, 1997
- Manufacturer
- Freightliner corporation
- Potentially affected
- 77,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1991–1994
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1991 Freightliner FL-1060 complaints
- 1992 Freightliner FL-1060 complaints
- 1993 Freightliner FL-1060 complaints
- 1994 Freightliner FL-1060 complaints
- 1991 Freightliner FL-700 complaints
- 1992 Freightliner FL-700 complaints
- 1993 Freightliner FL-702 complaints
- 1994 Freightliner FL-702 complaints
- 1991 Freightliner FL600 complaints
- 1992 Freightliner FL600 complaints
- 1993 Freightliner FL602 complaints
- 1994 Freightliner FL601 complaints
- 1991 Freightliner FL800 complaints
- 1992 Freightliner FL800 complaints
- 1993 Freightliner FL800 complaints
- 1994 Freightliner FL800 complaints
- 1991 Freightliner FLA1 complaints
- 1992 Freightliner FLA0 complaints
- 1993 Freightliner FLA0 complaints
- 1994 Freightliner FLA0 complaints
- 1991 Freightliner FLD0 complaints
- 1992 Freightliner FLD0 complaints
- 1993 Freightliner FLD0 complaints
- 1994 Freightliner FLD0 complaints
- 1991 Freightliner MB-700 complaints
- 1992 Freightliner MB-700 complaints
- 1993 Freightliner MB-700 complaints
- 1994 Freightliner MB-700 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.