CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Freightliner Conventional has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
1Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1996 Freightliner Conventional recalls
Most common 1996 Freightliner Conventional problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
1996 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONALLY DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTIONED AND BROKE OFF. *TS THE DRIVETRAIN LANDED IN THE ROAD WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. POSSIBLE UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. THE DRIVESHAFT HAD BEEN CHANGED ABOUT A MONTH PRIOR TO ITS FAILURE. *NM
DT: CONTACT STATES THE BRAKE PADS ON A TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK HIS FORMER BOSS OWNS ARE RUBBED DOWN INTO THE RIVETS OF THE HUB. THE TIRES DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH RUBBER ON THEM AND THE MOTOR IS LEAKING OIL. THERE ARE ALSO NO BC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ON THE TRUCK. *NM
WHILE TRAVELING, THE CONSUMER OBSERVED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER STOPPED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER SAW FIRE ON THE AREA OF THE WHEELS. CONSUMER STATED THAT UPON PUTTING OUT THE INTIAL FIRE, HEARD AN EXPLOSION THAT SOUNDED LIKE A TIRE BURST. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT (10-89-92) *YH *YH
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER NOTICED A FIRE NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE FIRE CHIEF STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM UNDER THE DASHBOARD, CONSUMER STATED HE HAD EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS STARTING THE VEHICLE BEFORE, OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *SLC
WIRING FAILURE RESULTING IN ENGINE FIRE.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).
1996 Freightliner Conventional questions
Does the 1996 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1996 Freightliner Conventional: Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Freightliner Conventional?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Tires (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Freightliner Conventional has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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