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Risk. KNUCKLE FAILURE CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEPARATION AND A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
1988 Freightliner FLCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1988 Freightliner FLC, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 30, 2005. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1988 Freightliner FLC has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Suspension
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1988 Freightliner FLC 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.
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
1988 vs. every other FLC 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 FLC median. How we score
'86'87'88'89'91'96'98'99
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What FLC owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
VEHICLE MODIFIED BY SECONDARY VEHICLE OUTFITTER, EXCEEDING OEM AXLE WEIGHTS FOR THE PURPOSE IT WAS INTENDED MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE. IN ADDITION, AN INACCURATE CERTIFICATION PLATE WAS ATTACHED TO VEHICLE. CT STATE DMV WEIGHED AND INSPECTED VEHICLE, DEEMING IT ILLEGAL FOR USE ON PUBLIC ROADS. *AK
Own a 1988 FLC?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.