Model year

1997 Freightliner Conventional

Van, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 29, 1999 to Aug 22, 2006.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints5Close to the median 1997 van
Severity index40.01997 vans average 10.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1997 Freightliner Conventional peaked in 2003, with 2 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.5219992002220052008201120142017202020232026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

60% of complaints about the 1997 Freightliner Conventional name tires

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Tires
3
Electrical system
1
Engine and cooling
1
Fuel system
1
Powertrain
1
Brakes
1
Steering
1
Speed control
1
Wheels
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 1997 Freightliner Conventional

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1997 Freightliner Conventional

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Aug 22, 2006Failure Jul 14, 2006Clyde, OHTiresCrash1 injured

    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

    NHTSA complaint 10166930
  2. Filed Dec 24, 2003Failure Aug 20, 2003Staten Island, NYHorn, Service brakes, Drum, Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

    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

    NHTSA complaint 10052208
  3. Filed Nov 5, 2003Failure Jul 2, 2003Girard, OHTires

    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

    NHTSA complaint 10048316
  4. Filed Oct 22, 2001Failure Aug 2, 2001Waterloo, NYSteering, Tires1 injured

    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

    NHTSA complaint 563744
  5. Filed Jun 29, 1999Failure Feb 18, 1999Granger, INGasoline, Fuel system, Delivery, Manual transmission

    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

    NHTSA complaint 708021
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

18 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • sb2059 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
  • sb2058 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
  • sb2057 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
  • sb2056 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
  • sb2051 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
  • sb2035 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2035 Corsair Fan Wiring Modification
  • sb2034 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2034 Fan Shroud Interference on FLD Vehicles
  • sb2032 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
  • sb2031 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
  • sb2028 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
  • sb2027 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
  • sb2026 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2026 Fan Radiator Interference
  • sb2024 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
  • sb2021 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2021 Shunt Tube Alternator Bracket Bolt Interference
  • sb2020 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics
  • sb2002 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2002 Unplugging Engine Block Heaters
  • sb2001 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    sb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
  • 3313 Apr 1, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SOME VEHICLES WITH FF-981 HUB CAPS MANUFACTURED AFTER THE PRODUCTION IMPROVEMENTS IN NOVEMBER HAVE BEEN FOUND WITH LOOSE HUB CAPS. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.