1996 freightliner conventionally drivetrain malfunctioned and broke off. *ts the drivetrain landed in the road was struck by another vehicle. Possible undercarriage damage to both vehicles. The driveshaft had been changed about a month prior to its failure.
The worst 1996 Freightliner Conventional problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Tires2
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Tires2
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. The length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation.
- Risk
- This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. If this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.
Recall number 96V233003 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Freightliner Conventional 18
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Sb2001 Block Heater Location in L10 Engines With Low-Flow Cooling
- Sb2002 Unplugging Engine Block Heaters
- Sb2020 Index Fan Control System Diagnostics
- Sb2021 Shunt Tube Alternator Bracket Bolt Interference
- Sb2024 Horton Fan Clutch Changes
- Sb2026 Fan Radiator Interference
- Sb2027 Index K7W Fan Control Kit Function Check
- Sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
- Sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
- Sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement
What 1996 Freightliner Conventional owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: contact states the brake pads on a tractor trailer truck his former boss owns are rubbed down into the rivets of the hub. The tires do not have enough rubber on them and the motor is leaking oil. There are also no bc fire extinguishers on the truck.
While traveling, the consumer observed white smoke coming from the vehicle. The driver stopped and exited the vehicle, consumer saw fire on the area of the wheels. Consumer stated that upon putting out the intial fire, heard an explosion that sounded like a tire burst. Ohio traffic crash report (10-89-92) *yh
While driving, consumer noticed a fire near the engine compartment, the fire chief stated that the fire was caused by an electrical problem under the dashboard, consumer stated he had experienced problems starting the vehicle before, ohio traffic crash report.
Wiring failure resulting in engine fire.(ohio state police report).
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Questions about the 1996 Freightliner Conventional
Is the 1996 Freightliner Conventional reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1996 Freightliner Conventional, 2.5 times a typical Conventional model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Freightliner Conventional?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is tires (2).
How many recalls does the 1996 Freightliner Conventional have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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