1998 Freightliner FLD-120 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Freightliner FLD-120 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Freightliner FLD-120.

Most common 1998 Freightliner FLD-120 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Wheels	1
Suspension	1
Tires	1

What owners report

2010-08-30, Tires
1998 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 RIGHT FRONT STEER TIRE BLEWOUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE UNIT AND LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE HOOD. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0398-91)*JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF UPDATED 09/28/10 *BF UPDATED VOQ 10/01/10

2005-07-25, Suspension
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB AND TIRE COMPLETELY FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH AND WAS COMING TO A STOP. THE CONSUMER DID MANAGE TO AVOID ANY ACCIDENTS. THE OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A SHIMMY ABOUT 50 MILES BEFORE THIS HAPPENED AND THE ABS LIGHT ON THE DASH AND THE WHEEL SPIN LIGHT WAS ON. ABOUT A QUARTER MILE BEFORE THIS HAPPENED THE OWNER SAW SMOKE EMITTING THE VEHICLE. *JB

1999-06-03, Wheels
LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF OF VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO FRONT END. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) MJS.

1998 Freightliner FLD-120 questions

Does the 1998 Freightliner FLD-120 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Freightliner FLD-120 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Freightliner FLD-120?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Freightliner FLD-120 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.