How many recalls does the 1996 Freightliner Fl-50 have?

The 1996 Freightliner Fl-50 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1996 Freightliner Fl-50 has an open recall?

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1996 Freightliner Fl-50 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1996 Freightliner Fl-50 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 35 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 98V002000 1998-01-05 35 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/TRAILERS. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES ARE INCORRECT. THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING IS TOO HIGH FOR THE TIRES THAT WERE INSTALLED.

Consequence

THE VEHICLE IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE TIRES INSTALLED RESULTING IN A TIRE SEPARATION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES.

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 1996 Freightliner Fl-50 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.