1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

1 Fire

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD

The 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD 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 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD, potentially affecting up to 35,502 vehicles.

Recall 02V077000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 97 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS CONVERTED FROM SLEEPERCABS TO DAY CABS AND EQUIPPED WITH A DETROIT DIESEL OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. THE IDLE SYSTEM WAS NOT COMPLETELY DISABLED IN THE CAB CONVERSION PROCESS.

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL ENGINE STARTING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL COMPLETELY DISABLE THE OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 3, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME...

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Recall 00V232002 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

| 35,405 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.

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Owner Complaints for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#553100 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | | N/A miles Fire
THE REAR AXLE OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE, EVIDENCE OF BURNT TAIL LIGHTS AND WIRING. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS

Safety Rating for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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