1991 Freightliner FL60Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1991 Freightliner FL60. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 4, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Freightliner FL60 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

1991 Freightliner FL60 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Turn signal: switch

Recall 97V-114 · Aug 4, 1997 · 77,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THE TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION IS LOST, FOLLOWING MOTORISTS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE TURNING VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Conventional: mechanical

Recall 95V-094 · May 9, 1995 · 3,050 vehicles

Risk. IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY PARKED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE CORRECT POSITION, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A GRADE, IT COULD UNINTENTIONALLY ROLL…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Recall 93V-148 · Sep 14, 1993 · 985 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES DRIVERVISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 92V-057 · Apr 14, 1992 · 1,400 vehicles

Risk. SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS THAT DO NOT COMPLY TO THELOAD TEST REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT THE SEAT OCCUPANT TO GREATER RISK OF INJURY INTHE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: springs

Recall 91V-177 · Oct 15, 1991 · 420 vehicles

Risk. IF THE THROTTLE SPRING BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE SPEED, WHICH MAY CAUSE A HIGHWAY HAZARD AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 91V-178 · Oct 15, 1991 · 49 vehicles

Risk. LACK OF PROPER SEATING CAUSES THE RESERVOIRS TO FAILTO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Freightliner.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other FL60 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FL60 median. How we score

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Own a 1991 FL60?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.