1993 Freightliner Conventional Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1993 Freightliner Conventional. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
3
3fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
WHEELS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
1
Total complaints27

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“1993 freightliner conventional drive shaft broke and ruptured the right fuel tank. *ts *nm”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · reported 2006-04-25

“While driving, the mud flap bar came loose shredding the left outside and inside tire, (ohio traffic crash report). *tt”

WHEELS · reported 2001-11-09

“While driving, the mud flap bar came loose shredding the left outside and inside tire, (ohio traffic crash report). *tt”

WHEELS · reported 2001-11-09

“The right front steer tire experienced tread separation which resulted in damage to the fender (ohio traffic crash report) no make/model of the tire provided. *mjs”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-12-28

“Engine failed resulting in fire under the hood. (ohio traffic crash report) nlm”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1999-09-15

“Engine failed resulting in fire under the hood. (ohio traffic crash report) nlm”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1999-09-15

“Engine failed resulting in fire under the hood. (ohio traffic crash report) nlm”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1999-09-15

“Trailer dual wheels fell off of the 4th axle, resulting in damage to vehicle.”

WHEELS:MULTI PIECE · reported 1999-02-12
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Freightliner Conventional as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.