Freightliner Conventional Recalls in Canada
The Freightliner Conventional has 49 recall campaigns on Transport Canada's federal record (all model years), led by not entered issues with 15 campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any Freightliner dealer — check your exact VIN below.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Updated 2026-06-11
Most-affected systems
Most recent campaigns
1990-10-26Steering: THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT ON THESE VEHICLES WAS NOT TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. CORRECTION: PINCH BOLT WILL BE P
1989-08-21Steering: THE STEERING INPUT SHAFT YOKE PINCH BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND IN SOME CASES, MISSING. IF THE PINCH BOLT IS DEFECTIVE OR MISSING, LOSS OF STEERING
1989-08-21Steering: THE STEERING INPUT SHAFT YOKE PINCH BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND IN SOME CASES, MISSING. IF THE PINCH BOLT IS DEFECTIVE OR MISSING, LOSS OF STEERING
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Freightliner Conventional have in Canada?
49 recall campaigns are on Transport Canada's federal Vehicle Recalls Database for the Freightliner Conventional (all model years since 1975, tires and child seats excluded). The most-affected system is not entered with 15 campaigns.
How do I check if a specific Freightliner Conventional has an open recall in Canada?
Recall campaigns apply to specific VIN ranges. Decode the VIN free at CarWhere to confirm the exact year and build, then check the VIN in Transport Canada's motor vehicle safety recall tool or with any Freightliner dealer — recall repairs are free.
Are Canadian and US recalls the same?
Often parallel but not identical — Canadian campaigns are issued through Transport Canada, US campaigns through NHTSA, and timing or scope can differ. For a vehicle imported from the USA, check both records; the CarWhere $9.99 Full VIN Report covers the US federal record (recalls, complaints, service bulletins) for any US-market VIN.