2004 Freightliner FLD Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2004 Freightliner FLD has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).

6Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2004 Freightliner FLD recalls

Fuel System, Diesel

Recall 11V478Sep 16, 201173,500 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 09V366Sep 23, 200925,362 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages

Recall 05V408Sep 13, 200537,029 vehicles affected

Wheels:Hub

Recall 05V285Jun 14, 20051,786 vehicles affected

Power Train:Driveline

Recall 04V590Dec 15, 20041,095 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Recall 04V591Dec 15, 2004250 vehicles affected

Most common 2004 Freightliner FLD problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering1
Suspension1

What owners report

2005-05-03, Steering
AS A MECHANICAL ENGINEER AND ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTIONIST I WAS ASKED TO EXAMINE THE FRONT AXLE OF A LATE MODEL FREIGHTLINER TRUCK-TRACTOR THAT HAD BEEN IN A LOSS-OF-STEERING-CONTROL TYPE ACCIDENT. THE ACCIDENT RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF THE TRACTOR, THE TRAILER, THE TRAILER LOAD AND INJURY TO THE DRIVER. UPON EXAMINING THE LEFT FRONT STEERING SPINDLE I NOTICED IT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE AXLE. THE PLACE WHERE THE SPINDLE CONNECTS TO THE AXLE IS EFFECTED BY AN INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN A SOLID CYLINDER AND A CYLINDRICAL HOLE WITH NO OTHER MEANS OF JOINING THE TWO PARTS. THE HOLE WAS CRACKED WHICH CAUSED A PARTIAL LOSS OF INTERENCE FIT WHICH ALLOWED THE SPINDLE TO WORK ITS WAY OUT OF THE HOLE. WH

2004 Freightliner FLD questions

Does the 2004 Freightliner FLD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2004 Freightliner FLD: Fuel System, Diesel; Engine And Engine Cooling; Steering:Linkages; Wheels:Hub; Power Train:Driveline. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Freightliner FLD?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Freightliner FLD 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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