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1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD

2 recalls, 1 complaints

02V077000 Mar 20, 2002
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS CONVERTED FROM SLEEPERCABS TO DAY CABS AND EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. THE IDLE SYSTEM WAS NOT COMPLETELY DISABLED IN THE CAB CONVERSION PROCESS.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL ENGINE STARTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL COMPLETELY DISABLE THE OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 3, 2002. 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 1-800-547-0712.
97 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
00V232002 Aug 7, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
35,405 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Jul 31, 2000
Incident date: May 2, 2000
THE REAR AXLE OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE, EVIDENCE OF BURNT TAIL LIGHTS AND WIRING. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS
Fire

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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
BATTERY BOX COVER SEPARATION
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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 (current) 2 1
1996 5 1 View
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

Other FREIGHTLINER Models

Model Recalls Complaints
BUSINESS CLASS M2 507 62 View
CASCADIA 497 398 View
114SD 349 8 View
SPRINTER 3500 312 31 View
SPRINTER 2500 291 64 View
SPRINTER 1500 212 0 View
108SD 212 3 View
SPRINTER 4500 210 2 View