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2006 Freightliner FLD120Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Freightliner FLD120, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 30, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Freightliner FLD120 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
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Vehicle speed control10

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

2 recalls

2006 Freightliner FLD120 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

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 07V-530 · Nov 13, 2007 · 38,000 vehicles

Risk. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL MAY FAIL TO LATCH WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 07V-302 · Jul 16, 2007 · 75,000 vehicles

Risk. THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE…

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

2006 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Freightliner FLD120, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INSECURE FIFTH WHEEL LATCHINGPE07047 · closed Nov 19, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-530
In owners' words

What FLD120 owners report

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

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEN TRACTOR STARTING LOOSING POWER. TOOK TO W.W. WILLIAMS DETROIT DIESEL. THEY FOUND DELTA P SENSOR OUT OF CALIBRATION. V-POD CUTTING OUT, TURBO HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY IN VNT. THEY REPLACED THE V-POD WHICH WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED IN MARCH 2013.…
Complaint 10514247 · May 30, 2013 · 500,000 miles

Own a 2006 FLD120?

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