1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-60
The 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, SUSPENSION:REAR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-60
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-60, potentially affecting up to 1,445 vehicles.
Recall 98V002000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 35 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/TRAILERS. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES ARE INCORRECT. THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING IS TOO HIGH FOR THE TIRES THAT WERE INSTALLED.
Consequence: THE VEHICLE IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE TIRES INSTALLED RESULTING IN A TIRE SEPARATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE VEHICLES.
View full details →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 FL-60
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-60. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY SPRING, ACCELERATOR LINKAGES, CLIPS, AND THE PEDAL. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SLC
FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS USING VEHICLE AS AN AMBULANCE. DRIVER'S SIDE INBOUND SEAT BELT BUCKLE PLASTIC SLEEVE MECHANISM HAS COME OFF, CAUSING BELT TO BE INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT ENTIRE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WILL NEED REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-60
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-60
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 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 — 3 complaints
- 1994 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 — 0 complaints
- 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 — 0 complaints
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 (current)
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 — 0 complaints
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 — 2 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 — 0 complaints
- 2000 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