1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 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 FLD120
The 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 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:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD120, potentially affecting up to 21 vehicles.
Recall 98V001000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 21 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK/TRACTORS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." CONTINUOUS POWER IS TO BE SUPPLIED TO THE TRAILER ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CIRCUIT. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SWITCH INSTALLED IN THE ABS CIRCUIT.
Consequence: THE ABS CIRCUIT CAN BE INTERRUPTED RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION TO THE TOWED VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ANTI-LOCK POWER CIRCUIT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD120. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BRAKE DRUMS WERE NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, RESULTING IN HARD BRAKING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FLD120
- 1992 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 1 complaint
- 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 0 complaints
- 1995 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 1 complaint
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 2 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 (current)
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 3 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 6 complaints
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 10 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 5 complaints
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