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1999 Freightliner FLDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Freightliner FLD, most often about the steering. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 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
Steering10

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

8 recalls

1999 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

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 01V-140 · Sep 17, 2001 · 75,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 01V-044 · Feb 21, 2001 · 16,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 00V-232 · Aug 7, 2000 · 35,405 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 4 more recalls
–no report yet

Springs: air suspension system

Recall 00V-081 · Mar 17, 2000 · 13,545 vehicles

Risk. IF UNDETECTED, THE REAR END OF THE SPRING COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A HAZARDOUS ROAD DEBRIS SITUATION.

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

1999 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
In owners' words

What FLD owners report

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

VEHICLE HOPS INTO CURVES, ACROSS YELLOW LINE. STEERING PROBLEMS OCCUR. DEALER CONTACTED, AND ATTEMPTED TO REMEDY PROBLEM. STATES NORMAL CONDITIONS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 836602 · Apr 8, 1999

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