Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Ford L9000,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1970–1995 with 24 recall campaigns and 4 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 1994 (2), 1993 (2), and 1976 (2).
Years with the most complaint volume: 1978 (3) and 1992 (1).
Top recall themes: Brakes, Other, and Steering and suspension.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Electrical system:wiring, Equipment, Tires.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the
Ford L9000 in NHTSA complaint data are
Electrical system:wiring, Equipment, Tires.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
1995
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1994
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1993
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1992
1
1
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering.
1991
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1990
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1989
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1986
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1985
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1984
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1978
1
3
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:wiring, Equipment, Tires.
1977
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1976
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1975
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1974
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1973
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1972
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1971
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1970
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
What to Do Next
Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved:
Seat belts
, Fuel system
and Service brakes
Show recall evidence by year
1995
Exterior lighting: Brake lights:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Stainless & Repair, Inc. (Stainless & Repair) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 and 1994-1995 Ford L9000 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
1994
Exterior lighting: Brake lights:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Stainless & Repair, Inc. (Stainless & Repair) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 and 1994-1995 Ford L9000 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The labels reminding operators closing the fuel tank crossover valves to reopen the valves before operating the engines were omitted. If the tanks are over half full and vehicle operation was resumed without reopening the fuel tank cross-over valves, pressure could build in one of the tanks.
1993
Wheels:
Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The labels reminding operators closing the fuel tank crossover valves to reopen the valves before operating the engines were omitted. If the tanks are over half full and vehicle operation was resumed without reopening the fuel tank cross-over valves, pressure could build in one of the tanks.
1992
Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The labels reminding operators closing the fuel tank crossover valves to reopen the valves before operating the engines were omitted. If the tanks are over half full and vehicle operation was resumed without reopening the fuel tank cross-over valves, pressure could build in one of the tanks.
1991
Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The labels reminding operators closing the fuel tank crossover valves to reopen the valves before operating the engines were omitted. If the tanks are over half full and vehicle operation was resumed without reopening the fuel tank cross-over valves, pressure could build in one of the tanks.
1990
Service brakes, air: Controls, pedals and linkages:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Secondary service reservoir air check valves may not seat properly due to a mechanical interference condition between a circular brass guide and the wall of a cylindrical ferrule in which the brass guide is intended to move freely.
1989
Service brakes, air: Controls, pedals and linkages:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Secondary service reservoir air check valves may not seat properly due to a mechanical interference condition between a circular brass guide and the wall of a cylindrical ferrule in which the brass guide is intended to move freely.
1986
Vehicle speed control:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Hand throttle controls were not identified either on the control knob or on the instrument panel as required by fmvss 101. Consequence of defect: trucks are not in compliance with fmvss 101, controls and displays.
1985
Vehicle speed control:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Hand throttle controls were not identified either on the control knob or on the instrument panel as required by fmvss 101. Consequence of defect: trucks are not in compliance with fmvss 101, controls and displays.
1984
Vehicle speed control:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Hand throttle controls were not identified either on the control knob or on the instrument panel as required by fmvss 101. Consequence of defect: trucks are not in compliance with fmvss 101, controls and displays.
1978
Seat belts: Anchorage:
Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The seat belts on the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 208, "Occupant crash protection", and 209, "seat belt assemblies". The non-conformity exists because when the driver"s seat is adjusted to the full forward position, the seat cushion is adjusted
1977
Seat belts: Anchorage:
Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The seat belts on the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 208, "Occupant crash protection", and 209, "seat belt assemblies". The non-conformity exists because when the driver"s seat is adjusted to the full forward position, the seat cushion is adjusted
1976
Service brakes, air: Control unit/module:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The seat belts on the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 208, "Occupant crash protection", and 209, "seat belt assemblies". The non-conformity exists because when the driver"s seat is adjusted to the full forward position, the seat cushion is adjusted
1975
Service brakes, air: Control unit/module:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The seat belts on the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 208, "Occupant crash protection", and 209, "seat belt assemblies". The non-conformity exists because when the driver"s seat is adjusted to the full forward position, the seat cushion is adjusted
1974
Seat belts: Anchorage:
Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The seat belts on the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 208, "Occupant crash protection", and 209, "seat belt assemblies". The non-conformity exists because when the driver"s seat is adjusted to the full forward position, the seat cushion is adjusted
1973
Seat belts: Anchorage:
Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The seat belts on the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 208, "Occupant crash protection", and 209, "seat belt assemblies". The non-conformity exists because when the driver"s seat is adjusted to the full forward position, the seat cushion is adjusted
1972
Seat belts: Anchorage:
Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The seat belts on the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 208, "Occupant crash protection", and 209, "seat belt assemblies". The non-conformity exists because when the driver"s seat is adjusted to the full forward position, the seat cushion is adjusted
1971
Steering: Gear box (other than rack and pinion):
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Steering: Gear box (other than rack and pinion):
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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