1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
The 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (1 complaint), Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionmultiple Axle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE CAB TO CATCH FIRE. CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER THE FIRE BEGAN HE PULLED TO THE SHOULDER AND THE TRAILER CAUGHT FIRE TOO. *KB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0117-91)*JB
1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE CAB TO CATCH FIRE. CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER THE FIRE BEGAN HE PULLED TO THE SHOULDER AND THE TRAILER CAUGHT FIRE TOO. *KB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0117-91)*JB
A PROBLEM WITH THE DOOR LOCK PREVENTS THE DOOR FROM BEING OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. I FEEL THAT THIS MAY PREVENT THE OCCUPANT FROM BEING ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUICKLY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I HAVE HAD TO HAND MY KEY TO SOMEONE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND ASK THEM TO UNLOCK MY DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE SO I COULD EXIT THE VEHICLE. *AK
REAR BUSHINGS ARE NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY. BUSHINGS QUIT ACCEPTING GREASE. MANUFACTURER BELIEVES CONSUMER SHOULD REPLACE BUSHINGS. *AK
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE WANDERING ACROSS THE ROAD VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. > PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FLD120
- 1995 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 1 complaint
- 1996 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 2 complaints
- 1997 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 1 complaint
- 1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 3 complaints
- 1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 (current)
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 10 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 5 complaints
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 0 complaints
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 — 0 complaints
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