1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD
5 recalls, 1 complaints - 1 TSBs
97V196001 Nov 4, 1997
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.
Consequence
CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
97V009000 Jan 27, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Defect Description
CORROSION CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOT BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER BORE AND PLUNGER DUE TO WATER AND ROAD SALT INTRUSION.
Consequence
ACCUMULATED CORROSION AND WATER INTRUSION CAN RESULT IN THE PLUNGER STICKING, ESPECIALLY DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER SERVICE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN THAT HAS FULL FACE CONTACT WITH THE GASKET.
96V181001 Sep 24, 1996
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. IF THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON AND THE FUSE FOR THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) POWER FEED LINE IS REMOVED OR BURNED OUT, THE SAFETY FEATURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT INJURY TO PERSONS WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE WILL B... Read more
Consequence
IF UNINTENTIONAL CRANKING OF THE ENGINE OCCURS, PERSONS WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE INJURED AND THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE.
Remedy
DETROIT DIESEL DISTRIBUTORS WILL REWIRE THE VEHICLES USING A REVISED ECM WHICH WILL ELIMINATE UNINTENTIONAL CRANKING.
96V125000 Jul 2, 1996
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
THE BUNK SUPPORT BRACKET CAN FRACTURE ALLOWING THE BUNK TO DROP.
Consequence
THE BUNK COULD FALL WITHOUT WARNING STRIKING AN OCCUPANT SITTING IN THE LOWER BUNK CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BUNK SUPPORT BRACKET REINFORCEMENT KIT.
96V043000 Mar 4, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
THE BOLTS USED TO MOUNT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO THE AXLES MAY HAVE CRACKS FROM IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
Consequence
THESE CRACKS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS TO FAIL ALLOWING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE MOUNTING BOLTS.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 26, 1998
Incident date: Jul 22, 1998
ELECTRICAL WIRING SHORTED OUT RESULTING IN FIRE. (QCAW)
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
SF109AC
Feb 1, 1997
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
DETROIT DIESEL OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. *TW
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 (current) | 5 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 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 |