CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Freightliner FLD-120 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (5 reports).
0Recalls
8Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2000 Freightliner FLD-120 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2000 Freightliner FLD-120.
Most common 2000 Freightliner FLD-120 problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
MY HUSBAND WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH A 2000 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL FLD120 SEMI TRACTOR. I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS VEHICLE WAS EVER SUBJECT TO A RECALL. THE NHTSA ACTION NUMBER IS PE02088 AND THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER IS 03V112000. MY QUESTION IS VERY SPECIFIC. WAS THIS VIN NUMBER SUBJECT TO A RECALL? *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 DOT 0H37AFTW3804. THE VEHICLE HAS A SET OF STECREET MARK 295/75R/22-5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CASING IS COMING APART ON THE DRIVER SIDE TIRES. THE SPARE TIRE'S SPEAR BELTS HAVE FAILED AND ARE CAUSING THE TIRES TO BECOME UNBALANCED. THE TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED. HE STATED THAT THE TIRES ARE FROM A CHINESE MANUFACTURING COMPANY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD ONLY CREDIT HIM THE AMOUNT THAT A WORN OUT TIRE WOULD COST. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED IN CHINA AND COULD POSSIBLY BE APART OF THE RECALL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 790,892 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,000.
S-CAM ON STEER AXLE BROKE OFF WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF BRAKING ON THAT AXLE. HAD TO A WRECKER HAUL MY SEMI-TRACTOR AND TRAILER TO A REPAIR GARAGE. I HAD TO HAVE THE S-CAM UNIT REPLACED AND THE BRAKES READJUSTED. *JB
LEFT FRONT SPRING HANGER MOUNTING BOLTS BECAME LOOSE CAUSING AXLE TO SHIFT. NLM
CONSUMER NOTICED THE TRACTOR LEANED SEVERELY TO THE DRIVERS SIDE,AND REPORTED TO THE AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY,AFTER THEIR INSPECTION THE DRIVERS SIDE SPRING WAS APPARENTLY DEFECTIVE OR WEAK,THEN ORDERED A NEW SPRING AND INSTALLED IT,WHEN I PICKED THE TRACTOR FROM THE REPAIR FACILITY, STILL LEANED AS MUCH AS BEFORE, NO CHANGE HAD OCCURRED,THEY SUGGESTED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SPRING MAY BE IMPOPERLY ARCHED,THEY REPLACED PASSENGER SIDE SPRING WITH OLD SPRING NO CHANGE,CONSUMER CONTACT DELTA TRUCK CENTER THEY SAID APPARENTLY FREIGHTLINER CORP. HAD A RUN OF TRUCKS WHERE SOMEWHERE DOWN THE LINE FRAME JIG WAS MISALIGNED THAT WOULD CAUSE THIS PROBLEM.
2000 Freightliner FLD-120 questions
Does the 2000 Freightliner FLD-120 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2000 Freightliner FLD-120 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Freightliner FLD-120?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (5), Tires (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 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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