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1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120

0 recalls, 3 complaints - 2 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
WHEELS1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB1
TIRES1
TIRES Aug 30, 2010
Incident date: Jul 8, 2010
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 RIGHT FRONT STEER TIRE BLEWOUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE UNIT AND LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE HOOD. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0398-91)*JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF UPDATED 09/28/10 *BF UPDATED VOQ 10/01/10
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB Jul 25, 2005
Incident date: Jul 24, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB AND TIRE COMPLETELY FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH AND WAS COMING TO A STOP. THE CONSUMER DID MANAGE TO AVOID ANY ACCIDENTS. THE OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT... Read more
WHEELS Jun 3, 1999
Incident date: Apr 29, 1999
LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF OF VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO FRONT END. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) MJS.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120

2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
071120 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING1
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
SF170A Feb 1, 1999
071120 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 18, 1998 AND OCTOBER 5, 1998 EQUIPPED WITH FUEL TANK BANDS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE SPOT WELDS BETWEEN THE STEP BRACKET AND THE WRAPPED PORTION AROUND THE T-BOLT AND MAY COME LOOSE. *TT
SF170A Feb 1, 1999
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON SOME FREIGHTLINER SPECIFIC FLD120 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 18, 1998 AND OCTOBER 5, 1998, THE FUEL TANK BANDS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE SPOT WELDS BETWEEN THE STEP BRACKET AND THE WRAPPED PORTION AROUND THE T-BOLT AND MAY COME L

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FREIGHTLINER FLD120

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE97022 Opened: May 19, 1997 , Closed: Sep 30, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRES
FIRES ALLEGEDLY OCCURED IN THE DASH AREA WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE PARKED.

FREIGHTLINER FLD120 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER FLD120 across all model years (1989, 2008).

15 Total Recalls
32 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
5 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER FLD120 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2008 2 0 View
2007 2 0 View
2006 2 3 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 1 0 View
2003 1 0 View
2001 0 5 View
2000 0 10 View
1999 0 6 View
1998 (current) 0 3
1997 1 1 View
1996 0 2 View
1995 0 1 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 1 View
1991 1 0 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 1 0 View

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