2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD SD
The 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD SD has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES.
Recalls for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD SD
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD SD, potentially affecting up to 361 vehicles.
Recall 07V592000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
| 220 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85 AND RCS85, THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICK OR BIND CONDITION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO STALL AND RESTRICT THE STEERING TURNING ANGLE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER IS WORKING WITH TRW TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR (PLEASE SEE 07E101). THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 08V031000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 141 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE JAM NUTS ON THE BRAKE PUSHROD BETWEEN THE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE VALVE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED. THESE NUTS SECURE THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A GRADUAL LOSS IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE LEADING TO A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD SD
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD SD.
Safety Rating for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD SD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD SD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD SD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD SD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FLD SD
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD SD (current)
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