1997 Freightliner Freightliner problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:windshield (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components (1) · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (20)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors 2012-09-01 · 954-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
954-12 installation of the fuel injector.pdf
Electronic Stability Control:automatic (Asc) 1997-11-01 · 971101985473 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general information on the basic instrumentation control unit (icu-b) is a new version of the integrated electonic dashboard. *yc
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 1997-11-01 · 971101988360 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general information on loose clutch mounting bolts. *yc
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings 1997-11-01 · 971101982032 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
replacement of the gates powergrip cooling system hose clamps. *yc
Structure:body 1997-11-01 · 971101986075 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general information concerning side extender corrosion repair. *yc
Electrical System:ignition:switch 1997-11-01 · 971101985472 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general information on the instrumentation control unit (icu) conducts a data bus roll call of particular electronic control units ( ecus) when the ignition keyswitch is turned on. *yc
Showing the 6 most recent of 20 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.