Freightliner Truck Chassis Recalls in Canada

The Freightliner Truck Chassis has 3 recall campaigns on Transport Canada's federal record (all model years), led by brakes issues with 2 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

Brakes · 2Steering · 1

Most recent campaigns

1998-02-20Steering: A CASTING ERROR IN THE HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE RELAY VALVE CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE IN THE SYSTEM WHICH MAY RESULT IN A HYDRAULIC HOSE SEPARATION. IF THIS OCCURS THE POWER STE

1998-01-12Brakes: IMPROPER DEPTH OF THE PARK BRAKE CAM LEVER SOCKET MAY CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR IN THE SOCKET. PREMATURE WEAR CAN REDUCE THE HOLDING POWER OF THE PARKING BRAKE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE PAR

1998-01-12Brakes: IMPROPER DEPTH OF THE PARK BRAKE CAM LEVER SOCKET MAY CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR IN THE SOCKET. PREMATURE WEAR CAN REDUCE THE HOLDING POWER OF THE PARKING BRAKE WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE PAR

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FAQ

How many recalls does the Freightliner Truck Chassis have in Canada?

3 recall campaigns are on Transport Canada's federal Vehicle Recalls Database for the Freightliner Truck Chassis (all model years since 1975, tires and child seats excluded). The most-affected system is brakes with 2 campaigns.

How do I check if a specific Freightliner Truck Chassis 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.