1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD-120 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD-120
The 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD-120 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD-120
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD-120, potentially affecting up to 1,126 vehicles.
Recall 94V010000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 790 vehicles affected
Defect: CONTACT MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND A HUCK BOLT COLLAR WHICH CAUSES A GEAR WITHIN THE MOTOR TO FRACTURE RESULTING IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES THE OPERATOR'S ROAD VISION IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND REMOVE THE HUCK BOLT AND REPLACE IT WITH A PULL-TYPE RIVET.
View full details →Recall 93V140000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 336 vehicles affected
Defect: POWER STEERING HOSE ASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT END FITTINGS. THESE END FITTINGS WERE RATED AT 1250 PSI WORKING PRESSURE AND THE CORRECT END FITTINGS ARE RATED AT 2000 PSI.
Consequence: THE END FITTINGS COULD FAIL UNDER NORMAL SYSTEM PRESSURE,RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND/OR LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERINGFLUID. LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLWHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID MAY RESULT IN AFIRE.
Remedy: REMOVE AND REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE STEERING GEAR BOX.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD-120
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD-120. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 DUMP TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP DYNATRAC TIRE, SIZE 425/65/R22.5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK VIOLENTLY. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE REALIZED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BECAME FLAT FROM THE SIDEWALL AREA. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE SIX MONTHS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. THE VEHICLE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 600,000.
Safety Rating for the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD-120
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD-120 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD-120
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD-120
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD-120.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FLD-120
- 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD-120 (current)
- 1994 FREIGHTLINER FLD-120 — 1 complaint
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