1999 Freightliner FLD-120 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1999 Freightliner FLD-120 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (2 reports).

0Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1999 Freightliner FLD-120 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Freightliner FLD-120.

Most common 1999 Freightliner FLD-120 problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension2
Power Train1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Tires1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2008-03-21, Tires
1999 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE CAB TO CATCH FIRE. CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER THE FIRE BEGAN HE PULLED TO THE SHOULDER AND THE TRAILER CAUGHT FIRE TOO. *KB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0117-91)*JB
2004-06-09, Latches/Locks/Linkages
A PROBLEM WITH THE DOOR LOCK PREVENTS THE DOOR FROM BEING OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. I FEEL THAT THIS MAY PREVENT THE OCCUPANT FROM BEING ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUICKLY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I HAVE HAD TO HAND MY KEY TO SOMEONE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND ASK THEM TO UNLOCK MY DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE SO I COULD EXIT THE VEHICLE. *AK
2001-06-22, Suspension
REAR BUSHINGS ARE NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY. BUSHINGS QUIT ACCEPTING GREASE. MANUFACTURER BELIEVES CONSUMER SHOULD REPLACE BUSHINGS. *AK
2000-12-28, Suspension
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE WANDERING ACROSS THE ROAD VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. > PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
2000-01-27, Power Train
FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED WHILE GOING DOWNHILL. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARINGS. ALSO, REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE DEFECTIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

1999 Freightliner FLD-120 questions

Does the 1999 Freightliner FLD-120 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Freightliner FLD-120 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Freightliner FLD-120?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2), Power Train (1), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 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.

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