CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Freightliner Conventional has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (5 reports).
0Recalls
5Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Conventional?
1997 Freightliner Conventional recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Freightliner Conventional.
Most common 1997 Freightliner Conventional problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 5 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
1997 CONVENTIONAL FRONT STEER TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS THE DRIVER WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, STRUCK A DITCH CONTINUED ON THROUGH THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FENCE ACROSS A FIELD AND STRUCK ANOTHER FENCE AND SEVERAL TREES. *JB
WHILE DRIVING RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT AXLE, AND FENDER. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WHEEL FASTENERS ON THE #2 AXLE WAS MISSING. THE HORN WAS INOPERATIVE AND THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE DRUM HAD SEVERAL EXTERNAL CRACKS (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM
VEHICLE STRUCK A MUD FLAP THAT SEPARATED FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRAILER TIRE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING IN THE RIGHT LANE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE TIRE AND MUD FLAP BRACKET HIT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE ON A TRAILER DRIVEN BY ANOTHER GENTLEMAN TRAVELING IN THE CENTER LANE. *PH
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER FELT A BAD SHIMMY COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND WAS HIT IN THE HEAD WHEN A PORTABLE TV FELL ON HIM, WHEN VEHICLE WENT OFF HIGHWAY, IT STRUCK A GUARDRAIL, FENCE, UTILITY POLE, AND SEVERAL TREES, THE DAY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD WORN ON THE INSIDE OF THE TREAD, CAUSING A SHIMMY, AFTER THE INCIDENT, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY A 6 INCH WIDE TEAR IN THE SIDEWALL AND WAS BROKEN LOOSE FROM BEADS OF THE RIM, POSSIBLE TIRE FAILURE, BRIDGESTONE P285/74R24.5, MODEL R299, LF93PSI, POSSIBLE STEERING PROBLEM. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *SLC
THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE OVER 209 DAYS. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF FREIGHTLINER HAS NOT BEEN WILLING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES. NO SAFETY DEFECT (S) LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
1997 Freightliner Conventional questions
Does the 1997 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Freightliner Conventional at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Freightliner Conventional?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (5), Steering (3), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Freightliner Conventional has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
Other Freightliner Conventional years
2018 Freightliner Conventional2008 Freightliner Conventional2007 Freightliner Conventional2002 Freightliner Conventional2001 Freightliner Conventional2000 Freightliner Conventional1999 Freightliner Conventional1998 Freightliner Conventional1996 Freightliner Conventional1995 Freightliner Conventional1994 Freightliner Conventional1993 Freightliner Conventional1992 Freightliner Conventional1991 Freightliner Conventional1990 Freightliner Conventional