1994 FREIGHTLINER FLD
6 recalls, 0 complaints - 1 TSBs
01V209000 Jun 22, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS CONVERTED FROM SLEEPER CABS TO DAY CABS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCEMENTS TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 31, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-07... Read more
97V114001 Aug 4, 1997
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCK. THE SHOULDER BOLT WHICH HOLDS THE GROTE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CASE AND COMPONENTS TOGETHER CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN THE TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTIONING.
Consequence
IF THE TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION IS LOST, FOLLOWING MOTORISTS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE TURNING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE BOLTS AND IN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WITHIN 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER. THE SHOULDER BOLT WILL BE REMOVED, CLEANED, AND REINSTALLED WITH LOCTITE. OWNERS CAN ALSO REQUEST LOCTITE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS SO THEY ... Read more
96V232000 Nov 13, 1996
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HORTON FAN DRIVES. THE FAN DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM WAS RECONFIGURED WHICH RESULTED IN A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN THE DEMAND FOR FAN ACTIVATION AND ASSOCIATED STRESS TO ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS. VARIOUS COMPONENT FAILURE MODELS, COMBINED... Read more
Consequence
IF THE FAN IS LOCKED, THE THE SYSTEM CALLS FOR THE FAN TO BE ON, THE FAN CLUTCH WILL SLIP, GENERATE HEAT, AND UNLESS RELEASED, WILL RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN CLUTCH DRIVE DISC WITH ONE THAT INCORPORATES A THERMALLY ACTIVATED PRESSURE RELIEF.
95V085000 May 1, 1995
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect Description
THE GLASS IN THE SWING-OUT SIDE WINDOW CAN SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW FRAME.
Consequence
THE GLASS SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR A HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES IF SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE TRUCKIS IN MOTION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWING-OUT SIDE WINDOWS WITH A SIDE WINDOW RETAINED BY ADHESIVE.
95E003005 Apr 3, 1995
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVER ... Read more
Consequence
IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGECAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.
95V055000 Mar 21, 1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Defect Description
THE MUFFLER MOUNTING BRACKETS THAT ATTACH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CAB ENTRY GRAB HANDLE TO THE CAB WERE MANUFACTURED WITH INCOMPLETE WELDS.
Consequence
AN INCOMPLETE WELD COULD CAUSE A PERSON USING THE GRABHANDLE TO SLIP AND FALL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR ADEQUATE MUFFLER BRACKET WELDS AND RE-WELD IF NECESSARY.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 FREIGHTLINER FLD
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
TechTalk566295K
Apr 20, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Tech Talk discussion on DDEC II Programming reprogramming.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER FLD
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE94020
Opened: Mar 3, 1994 , Closed: Jun 20, 1994
BATTERY BOX COVER SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
FREIGHTLINER FLD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER FLD across all model years (1986, 2011).
111
Total Recalls
11
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FREIGHTLINER FLD - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 10 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 2 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 1998 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1996 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 6 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | View |