1998 Freightliner FLD120
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Freightliner FLD120. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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- Tires
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
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…
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 the dealer for repairs. The vehicle has had a shimmy about 50 miles before this happened and the ABS light on the dash and the wheel spin light was on. About a quarter mile before this happened the owner saw smoke emitting the vehicle. *Jb
- Wheels
Left front wheel fell off of vehicle causing damage to front end. (Ohio traffic crash report) mjs.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 612063On 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 loose.
- 604846Vehicles 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.
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