1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
5
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD
The 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD, potentially affecting up to 18,296 vehicles.
Recall 97V196001 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
| 4,048 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.
Consequence: CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.
View full details →Recall 97V009000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
| 13,565 vehicles affected
Defect: CORROSION CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOT BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER BORE AND PLUNGER DUE TO WATER AND ROAD SALT INTRUSION.
Consequence: ACCUMULATED CORROSION AND WATER INTRUSION CAN RESULT IN THE PLUNGER STICKING, ESPECIALLY DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER SERVICE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE BRAKE VALVE ADAPTER WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN THAT HAS FULL FACE CONTACT WITH THE GASKET.
View full details →Recall 96V181001 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 258 vehicles affected
Defect: THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. IF THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON AND THE FUSE FOR THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) POWER FEED LINE IS REMOVED OR BURNED OUT, THE SAFETY FEATURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT INJURY TO PERSONS WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE WILL BE BYPASSED, AND UNINTENTIONAL CRANKING OF THE ENGINE WILL...
Consequence: IF UNINTENTIONAL CRANKING OF THE ENGINE OCCURS, PERSONS WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE INJURED AND THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE.
Remedy: DETROIT DIESEL DISTRIBUTORS WILL REWIRE THE VEHICLES USING A REVISED ECM WHICH WILL ELIMINATE UNINTENTIONAL CRANKING.
View full details →Recall 96V125000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 205 vehicles affected
Defect: THE BUNK SUPPORT BRACKET CAN FRACTURE ALLOWING THE BUNK TO DROP.
Consequence: THE BUNK COULD FALL WITHOUT WARNING STRIKING AN OCCUPANT SITTING IN THE LOWER BUNK CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BUNK SUPPORT BRACKET REINFORCEMENT KIT.
View full details →Recall 96V043000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 220 vehicles affected
Defect: THE BOLTS USED TO MOUNT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO THE AXLES MAY HAVE CRACKS FROM IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
Consequence: THESE CRACKS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS TO FAIL ALLOWING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE MOUNTING BOLTS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ELECTRICAL WIRING SHORTED OUT RESULTING IN FIRE. (QCAW)
Safety Rating for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SF109AC — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
DETROIT DIESEL OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FLD
- 1991 FREIGHTLINER FLD — 0 complaints
- 1992 FREIGHTLINER FLD — 0 complaints
- 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD — 0 complaints
- 1994 FREIGHTLINER FLD — 0 complaints
- 1995 FREIGHTLINER FLD — 0 complaints
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD (current)
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD — 1 complaint
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD — 2 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD — 1 complaint
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD — 1 complaint
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD — 1 complaint
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