2001 Freightliner FLD-120 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2001 Freightliner FLD-120 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

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

0Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2001 Freightliner FLD-120 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Freightliner FLD-120.

Most common 2001 Freightliner FLD-120 problems

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

Problem areaReports
Suspension2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Power Train1

What owners report

2011-12-27, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND SHIFTING INTO HIGH GEAR, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND AND WOULD PERFORM SLUGGISHLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE HIGH RANGE PERFORMING BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
2010-03-24, Engine And Engine Cooling
2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 SEMI TRACTOR ENGINE FAILED AND CAUSED OIL AND DEBRIS TO LEAK ONTO THE ROADWAY. ANOTHER MOTORIST RAN OVER THE OIL AND DEBRIS. *BF THE SEMI HAD A HOLE IN THE LEFT FRONT OIL PAN. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0654-90. *JB UPDATED 04/14/10 *BF
2004-02-27, Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER RECEIVED A SAFETY CAMPAIGN NOTICE ON 11/24/2003 FROM THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE. *AK
2000-11-28, Suspension
AXLE #1 LEFT SIDE FRONT HANGER IS LOOSE CAUSING AXLE TO SHIFT. NLM
2000-11-28, Suspension
THE FRONT SPRING HANGAR IS LOOSE ON THE FRAME, THIS IS CAUSING THE AXLE TO SHIFT. *SLC

2001 Freightliner FLD-120 questions

Does the 2001 Freightliner FLD-120 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Freightliner FLD-120 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Freightliner FLD-120?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 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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