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1991 Freightliner FLAProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1991 Freightliner FLA, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, air

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

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Freightliner FLA 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
Service brakes, air11

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

4 recalls

1991 Freightliner FLA 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

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Recall 93V-149 · Sep 14, 1993 · 505 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Driveline: universal joint

Recall 91V-224 · Dec 30, 1991 · 14,660 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVELINE COULD SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHICHCOULD RESULT IN VEHICLE DAMAGE TO TRUCKS, NEARBY VEHICLES, AND INJURY TO ANYONEIN THE AREA WHEN…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 91V-084 · Jun 3, 1991 · 2,976 vehicles

Risk. FRACTURED UPPER HUB CASTING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT.

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 FLA 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 FLA median. How we score

'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FLA owners report

Recent service brakes, air complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE RIGHT FRONT ROCKWELL BRAKE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. TT CONSUMER STATES THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKES WERE HOTTER THAN THE OTHER BRAKES, DEALER REPLACED RIGHT FRONT BRAKE SHOES, PROBLEM CAME BACK AND DEALER REPLACED RELAY VALVE, LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SHOES AND DRUMS, HAD TO HAVE FRONT AND REAR AXLES…
Complaint 973981 · Oct 26, 1995

Own a 1991 FLA?

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