2005 FREIGHTLINER FLN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FLN
The 2005 FREIGHTLINER FLN 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 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FLN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FLN, potentially affecting up to 28,764 vehicles.
Recall 08V137000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 28,764 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 28,764 MY 2001 THROUGH 2008 FCCC B2 AND FS65 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, FCCC FB65 CONVENTIONAL BUSES, AND STERLING ACTERRA, FREIGHTLINER FLN, AND BUSINESS CLASS M2 HEAVY TRUCKS, BUILT FROM JANUARY 26, 2000, THROUGH MARCH 24, 2008, MANUFACTURED WITH ARVINMERITOR OR AXLE ALLIANCE COMPANY 6,000 THROUGH 8,000 POUND FRONT AXLES UTILIZING A FOUR PIECE SPINDLE-NUT SET. THESE...
Consequence: CONTINUED OPERATION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 8, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FLN
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FLN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2005 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EAST ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE WHEN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. TIRE FRAGMENTS TORE THE LEFT FRONT BUMPER COVER OFF AND REMOVED THE LEFT HEAD LAMP APPARATUS. UNIT 1 PULLED TO THE INSIDE BERM. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0155-89)*JB
Safety Rating for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FLN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FLN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FLN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 FREIGHTLINER FLN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER FLN
- 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLN — 0 complaints
- 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLN — 0 complaints
- 2002 FREIGHTLINER FLN — 0 complaints
- 2003 FREIGHTLINER FLN — 0 complaints
- 2004 FREIGHTLINER FLN — 0 complaints
- 2005 FREIGHTLINER FLN (current)
- 2006 FREIGHTLINER FLN — 0 complaints
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER FLN — 0 complaints
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLN — 0 complaints
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