1993 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FL-60
The 1993 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FL-60
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FL-60, potentially affecting up to 27,250 vehicles.
Recall 95V094000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
| 3,050 vehicles affected
Defect: THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY NOT TRAVEL FAR ENOUGH OVER CENTER TO ASSURE THAT IT REMAINS IN THE PROPER POSITION ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WHILE PARKED.
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY PARKED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE CORRECT POSITION, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A GRADE, IT COULD UNINTENTIONALLY ROLL AWAY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER WITH A LEVER THAT REQUIRES A 25 LB. EFFORT TO RELEASE.
View full details →Recall 95V018000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
| 5,700 vehicles affected
Defect: THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING STUDS CAN LOOSEN OR PULL THROUGH DUE TO FATIGUE IN THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING CAUSED BY FOUNDATION BRAKE CHATTER.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE BRAKE LINING MATERIALS, REPLACE THE WING BRACKET WITH A REINFORCED BRACKET AND INSTALL BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH REINFORCED CHAMBER HOUSING AND LARGER (1/2") MOUNTING STUDS.
View full details →Recall 95E003005 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 18,500 vehicles affected
Defect: AIR SYSTEM BLOCKAGE IN THE AIR DRYER OCCURS DEGRADING THE MOISTURE REMOVING CAPABILITIES OF THE DRYER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT AND MOISTURE ACCUMULATES AND FREEZES IN THE AIR DRYER OR IN THE LINE BETWEEN THE DRYER AND THE AIR SYSTEM RESERVOIR. THE AIR DRYER CAN BECOME OVER PRESSURIZED CAUSING THE AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE TO SEPARATE...
Consequence: IF THE AIR DRYER SEPARATES FROM THE BASE, THE CARTRIDGECAN SEPARATE SUFFICIENTLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL EQUIP AIR SYSTEMS WITH A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN THE COMPRESSOR AND THE AIR DRYER. THIS PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IS INTENDED TO VENT IF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE DEVELOPS IN THE AIR DRYER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FL-60
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FL-60. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A 1993 FREIGHTLINER AND IT HAS CAME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE SAME THING I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THERE IS A RECALL ON IT AND THE RECALL DEPARTMENT FOR FREIGHTLINER IS TELLING ME THAT THE RECALL RAN OUT IN 1997 AND IT HAS BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS FOR A WHILE AND BEEN WORKING WITH THEM TO GET IT FIXED UNTIL THEY TOLD ME THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO FIX IT BECAUSE THE RECALL HAS EXPIRED AND I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT RECALLS DIDN'T RUN OUT CAN U PLEASE HELP ME! *TR
IN HAVE TRIED TO LOOK AT EVERYTHING THE TURNING SIGNAL WORKS GOOD UNTIL U GET ON THE ROAD THEN QUITS BLINKING. *TR
IN HAVE TRIED TO LOOK AT EVERYTHING THE TURNING SIGNAL WORKS GOOD UNTIL U GET ON THE ROAD THEN QUITS BLINKING. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FL-60
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FL-60
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FL-60
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FL-60
- 1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 — 0 complaints
- 1992 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 — 0 complaints
- 1993 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 (current)
- 1994 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 — 0 complaints
- 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 — 0 complaints
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 — 2 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 — 0 complaints
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 — 2 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 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