1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80
The 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80, potentially affecting up to 45 vehicles.
Recall 98V114000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
| 45 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEADY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 36" REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence: INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PROBLEM: BALL STUD & SOCKET ASSEMBLY SEPARATED. REVIEW NHTSA #OOV-246.001 TRUCK: 1997 FREIGHTLINER, FL-80 - SERIAL # [XXX] IN-SERVICE DATE: MAY 9, 1997 - MILEAGE 76,389 THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DEPT. OF TRANS., HAS A LARGE NUMBER OF 1997 THRU 1999 FREIGHTLINER, FL-80 DUMP TRUCKS, USED FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. CANNOT RECEIVED THE NHTSA BULLETIN #00V-246-001 PERTAINING TO BALL STUD AND SOCKET ASSEMBLIES COMING APART. FREIGHTLINER SENT ONLY A FEW NOTICES PERTAINING VEHICLES IN OUR FLEET. NONE OF THEM INCLUDED THE LARGE NUMBER OF 1997 FREIGHTLINER DUMP TRUCKS. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT TO STOP. NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES REPORTED. THE FAILED BALL AND SOCKET SEPARATED IN THE EXACT SAME WAY AS NOTED IN THE FREIGHTLINER BULLETIN #FL396AB OR NHTSA #00V-246-001. ACTION REQUEST: EXTEND OR EXPAND THE RECALL OF THE TRW BALL & STUD AND SOCKET ASSEMBLIES TO INCLUDE OTHER VEHICLES BUILT USING THIS BALL & STUD ASSEMBLY. TIME FRAME SHOULD BE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO MAKE SURE ANOTHER BALL STUD & SOCKET ASSEMBLY DOES NOT FAIL AND CAUSES AN INJURY OR DEATH. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Safety Rating for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FL-80
- 1992 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 — 0 complaints
- 1993 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 — 0 complaints
- 1994 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 — 0 complaints
- 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 — 0 complaints
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 — 0 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 (current)
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER FL-80 — 0 complaints
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