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1993 Freightliner FLBProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1993 Freightliner FLB. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

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

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Freightliner FLB 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.

5 recalls

1993 Freightliner FLB 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

Cooling system: fan

Recall 96V-232 · Nov 13, 1996 · 27,500 vehicles

Risk. IF THE FAN IS LOCKED, THE THE SYSTEM CALLS FOR THE FAN TO BE ON, THE FAN CLUTCH WILL SLIP, GENERATE HEAT, AND UNLESS RELEASED, WILL RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 94V-068 · Apr 11, 1994 · 1,400 vehicles

Risk. ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN LEAD TO POSSIBLE FIRES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Driveline: universal joint

Recall 93V-202 · Dec 6, 1993 · 11,000 vehicles

Risk. SEPARATION OF THE INTERAXLE DRIVELINE MAY RESULT IN THEDRIVELINE FALLING TO THE ROAD WHERE IT CAN INTERFERE WITH TRAFFIC AND RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core

Recall 93V-191 · Nov 19, 1993 · 1,800 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, AND THE WINDSHIELD BECOMES FOGGED, ITWILL IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION OF THE ROAD AND TRAFFIC, WHICH MAY CAUSE ANACCIDENT.

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

1993 vs. every other FLB 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 FLB median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'96'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 1993 FLB?

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