1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
The 1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (2 complaints), Tires (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL, potentially affecting up to 1,410 vehicles.
Recall 96V233003 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 1,410 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EATON DRIVE AXLES AND AXILOK SPINDLE NUTS. THE DRIVE AXLE HOUSINGS CONSIST OF A PLATE STEEL CENTER SECTION AND TWO FORGED SPINDLES, ONE OF WHICH IS WELDED TO EACH END OF THE CENTER SECTION. EACH SPINDLE CONTAINS A KEYWAY SLOT IN WHICH THE LOCKING TAB FOR THE WHEEL BEARING NUT LOCKING MECHANISM IS INSERTED....
Consequence: THIS LOCKING TAB PREVENTS THE WHEEL BEARING NUT FROM LOOSENING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IF THIS TAB IS DEFORMED, THE NUT CAN LOOSEN ALLOWING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE AXLE HOUSING NUTS WITH A CONVENTIONAL WHEEL NUT HARDWARE SYSTEM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONALLY DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTIONED AND BROKE OFF. *TS THE DRIVETRAIN LANDED IN THE ROAD WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. POSSIBLE UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. THE DRIVESHAFT HAD BEEN CHANGED ABOUT A MONTH PRIOR TO ITS FAILURE. *NM
DT: CONTACT STATES THE BRAKE PADS ON A TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK HIS FORMER BOSS OWNS ARE RUBBED DOWN INTO THE RIVETS OF THE HUB. THE TIRES DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH RUBBER ON THEM AND THE MOTOR IS LEAKING OIL. THERE ARE ALSO NO BC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ON THE TRUCK. *NM
DT: CONTACT STATES THE BRAKE PADS ON A TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK HIS FORMER BOSS OWNS ARE RUBBED DOWN INTO THE RIVETS OF THE HUB. THE TIRES DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH RUBBER ON THEM AND THE MOTOR IS LEAKING OIL. THERE ARE ALSO NO BC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ON THE TRUCK. *NM
DT: CONTACT STATES THE BRAKE PADS ON A TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK HIS FORMER BOSS OWNS ARE RUBBED DOWN INTO THE RIVETS OF THE HUB. THE TIRES DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH RUBBER ON THEM AND THE MOTOR IS LEAKING OIL. THERE ARE ALSO NO BC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ON THE TRUCK. *NM
WHILE TRAVELING, THE CONSUMER OBSERVED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER STOPPED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER SAW FIRE ON THE AREA OF THE WHEELS. CONSUMER STATED THAT UPON PUTTING OUT THE INTIAL FIRE, HEARD AN EXPLOSION THAT SOUNDED LIKE A TIRE BURST. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT (10-89-92) *YH *YH
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Safety Rating for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
sb2001 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
sb2035 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
sb2035 Corsair Fan Wiring Modification
sb2051 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2051 Radiator Surge Tank Vent Line Plumbing
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL
- 1991 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 2 complaints
- 1992 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 2 complaints
- 1993 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 27 complaints
- 1994 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 1 complaint
- 1995 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 7 complaints
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL (current)
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 15 complaints
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 5 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 11 complaints
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 14 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 9 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER MT — 39 total complaints