1997 Freightliner Cargo recalls & complaints

1 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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1complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Freightliner Cargo under individual trim or body names rather than "Cargo", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Vehicle Speed Control (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (1)

08/29/2001 · Vehicle Speed Control
THROTTLE OVER RIDE LEVER AND OR INJECTOR PUMP THROTTLE SHAFT BREAKING WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

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