1993 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
0 recalls, 27 complaints - 17 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
27 total complaints
3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Jun 7, 2006
Incident date: Apr 25, 2006
1993 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL DRIVE SHAFT BROKE AND RUPTURED THE RIGHT FUEL TANK. *TS *NM
WHEELS
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Nov 9, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, THE MUD FLAP BAR CAME LOOSE SHREDDING THE LEFT OUTSIDE AND INSIDE TIRE, (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *TT
WHEELS
Mar 7, 2002
Incident date: Nov 9, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, THE MUD FLAP BAR CAME LOOSE SHREDDING THE LEFT OUTSIDE AND INSIDE TIRE, (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *TT
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Feb 27, 2001
Incident date: Dec 28, 2000
THE RIGHT FRONT STEER TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE FENDER (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) NO MAKE/MODEL OF THE TIRE PROVIDED. *MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
ENGINE FAILED RESULTING IN FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) NLM
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
ENGINE FAILED RESULTING IN FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) NLM
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
ENGINE FAILED RESULTING IN FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) NLM
Fire
WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Apr 5, 1999
Incident date: Feb 12, 1999
TRAILER DUAL WHEELS FELL OFF OF THE 4TH AXLE, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Nov 23, 1993
EXHAUST PIPE FAILED, BROKEN FLANGE.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 20, 1998
FRAME BENT CAUSING SUSPENSION PROBLEMS AND FAILURES.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Mar 18, 1994
EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS, GASKETS AND PIPE FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Mar 18, 1994
EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS, GASKETS AND PIPE FAILED.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Mar 14, 1994
REAR SHOCKS LEAKING.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Nov 27, 1993
HEATER HOSE FAILED CAUSING LEAKING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 20, 1998
FLOOR MAT NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY AND CUT.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Aug 10, 1993
STOPLIGHT WIRE LOOSE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Oct 4, 1993
STARTER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jun 21, 1993
BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jun 21, 1993
STEERING COLUMN HAS RATTLE NOISE.
POWER TRAIN
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jun 21, 1993
EXTREME VIBRATION FROM TRANSMISSION CAUSING TIRE WEAR AND LEAKING, TRANSMISSION ALSO LOCKING UP.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jun 16, 1993
FUEL PUMP FAILED, INJECTORS FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jun 16, 1993
FUEL PUMP FAILED, INJECTORS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jun 14, 1993
AIR LINES INSTALLED BACKWARDS AT FACTORS RESULTING IN BURN DAMAGE DUE TO FAILURE.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: May 1, 1993
CLUTCH FAN NOISY.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: May 1, 1993
AIR SUSPENSION GAUGE MISSING ON DASH, MISSING HAND THROTTLE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: May 1, 1993
AIR SUSPENSION GAUGE MISSING ON DASH, MISSING HAND THROTTLE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: May 1, 1993
HEADLIGHT BEZEL BROKE.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
17 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
sb2028
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
sb2059
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings
sb2058
Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement
sb2057
Feb 26, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
sb2057 New Surge Tank Design
sb2056
Feb 26, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation
sb2051
Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
sb2034
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2034 Fan Shroud Interference on FLD Vehicles
sb2032
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
sb2031
Feb 26, 2018
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
sb2027
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
sb2026
Feb 26, 2018
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2026 Fan Radiator Interference
sb2024
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
sb2021
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2021 Shunt Tube Alternator Bracket Bolt Interference
sb2020
Feb 26, 2018
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
sb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics
sb2002
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2002 Unplugging Engine Block Heaters
sb2001
Feb 26, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
8814
Sep 1, 1993
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
HOOD WEAR AT REAR REINFORCEMENT. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE90074
Opened: Apr 10, 1990 , Closed: Aug 7, 1990
BATTERY CABLE SHORTS
There is no summary currently available
FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL across all model years (1975, 2002).
39
Total Recalls
118
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
16
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2018 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 15 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1993 (current) | 0 | 27 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |