1996 Freightliner FLD120Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1996 Freightliner FLD120, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 11, 2000. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 Freightliner FLD120 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 Freightliner FLD120 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other FLD120 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 FLD120 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Freightliner FLD120, and the recalls they led to.
- PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRESNo recall
What FLD120 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THIS IS A 1996 FREIGHTLINER IM AM BUYING OFF OF BUSKE LINES INC. I WAS IN A RESTURANT EATING IN A RESTURANT IN INDIANA. I WAS NOTIFIED THAT UNIT WAS ON FIRE. I RAN TO TRUCK AND FIRE HAD GUTTED INSIDE OF CAB MY DOG WAS TRAPPED IN THE SLEEPER AND WAS KILLED I NOTICED NO SMOKE WHEN I LEFT TRUCK BUT…
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