Menu

1994 Freightliner FL60Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1994 Freightliner FL60, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 28, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Freightliner FL60 has problems

1 complaint 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
Suspension10

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

3 recalls

1994 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 →

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

1994 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

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FL60 owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ABOVE THE DIFFERENTIALS ON THE CHASSIS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Complaint 10004822 · Jan 28, 2003

Own a 1994 FL60?

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