1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
The 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspensionfronthub (1 complaint), Tires (1 complaint), and Wheels (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionfronthub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 RIGHT FRONT STEER TIRE BLEWOUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE UNIT AND LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE HOOD. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0398-91)*JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF UPDATED 09/28/10 *BF UPDATED VOQ 10/01/10
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB AND TIRE COMPLETELY FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH AND WAS COMING TO A STOP. THE CONSUMER DID MANAGE TO AVOID ANY ACCIDENTS. THE OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A SHIMMY ABOUT 50 MILES BEFORE THIS HAPPENED AND THE ABS LIGHT ON THE DASH AND THE WHEEL SPIN LIGHT WAS ON. ABOUT A QUARTER MILE BEFORE THIS HAPPENED THE OWNER SAW SMOKE EMITTING THE VEHICLE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SF170A — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 18, 1998 AND OCTOBER 5, 1998 EQUIPPED WITH FUEL TANK BANDS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE SPOT WELDS BETWEEN THE STEP BRACKET AND THE WRAPPED PORTION AROUND THE T-BOLT AND MAY COME LOOSE. *TT
SF170A — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON SOME FREIGHTLINER SPECIFIC FLD120 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 18, 1998 AND OCTOBER 5, 1998, THE FUEL TANK BANDS MAY HAVE INADEQUATE SPOT WELDS BETWEEN THE STEP BRACKET AND THE WRAPPED PORTION AROUND THE T-BOLT AND MAY COME LOOSE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FLD120
- 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 0 complaints
- 1995 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 1 complaint
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 2 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 1 complaint
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 (current)
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 6 complaints
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 10 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 5 complaints
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 0 complaints
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