Freightliner Truck Recalls in Canada
The Freightliner Truck has 68 recall campaigns on Transport Canada's federal record (all model years), led by not entered issues with 25 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
1999-04-15Brakes: On certain vehicles, the automatic slack adjuster may not have had sufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw. This condition may cause the brakes to gradually lose adj
1997-01-27Suspension: NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EATON DRIVE AXLES AND AXILOK SPINDLE NUTS. THE KEYWAY SLOT ON THE DRIVE AXLE HOUSING MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE THE LOCKING TAB FOR THE AXI
1995-04-21Steering: THE ROCKWELL STEERING AXLES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE UNDER TORQUED TIE ROD BALL JOINT NUTS. BALL JOINT FAILURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING AND A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION:
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Freightliner Truck have in Canada?
68 recall campaigns are on Transport Canada's federal Vehicle Recalls Database for the Freightliner Truck (all model years since 1975, tires and child seats excluded). The most-affected system is not entered with 25 campaigns.
How do I check if a specific Freightliner Truck 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.