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1996 Freightliner FLDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Freightliner FLD, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Freightliner FLD 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
Electrical system11

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

5 recalls

1996 Freightliner FLD 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

Controls: foot control/valve

Recall 97V-009 · Jan 27, 1997 · 13,565 vehicles

Risk. ACCUMULATED CORROSION AND WATER INTRUSION CAN RESULT IN THE PLUNGER STICKING, ESPECIALLY DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER SERVICE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 96V-181 · Sep 24, 1996 · 258 vehicles

Risk. IF UNINTENTIONAL CRANKING OF THE ENGINE OCCURS, PERSONS WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE INJURED AND THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 96V-125 · Jul 2, 1996 · 205 vehicles

Risk. THE BUNK COULD FALL WITHOUT WARNING STRIKING AN OCCUPANT SITTING IN THE LOWER BUNK CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Service brakes, air

Recall 96V-043 · Mar 4, 1996 · 220 vehicles

Risk. THESE CRACKS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS TO FAIL ALLOWING THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE 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

1996 vs. every other FLD 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 FLD median. How we score

'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 1996 FLD?

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