1993 Freightliner Fla Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 1993 Freightliner Fla problems

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Exterior lighting: turn signal: switchReported August 4, 1997 · 77,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. The shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning.
Risk: If the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and tighten any loose bolts and in the turn signal switch within 2 years from the date of the recall notification letter. The shoulder bolt will be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled with loctite. Owners can also request loctite and repair instructions so they can fix the vehicles themselves.

Recall number 97V114001 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported November 13, 1996 · 27,500 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with horton fan drives. The fan drive control system was reconfigured which resulted in a significant increase in the demand for fan activation and associated stress to electrical and mechanical components. Various component failure models, combined with characteristics of the fan clutch and its bearings, can cause fan clutch bearings to fail prematurely and result in a locked fan.
Risk: If the fan is locked, the the system calls for the fan to be on, the fan clutch will slip, generate heat, and unless released, will result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan clutch drive disc with one that incorporates a thermally activated pressure relief.

Recall number 96V232000 · Recall details

Power train: driveline: universal jointReported December 6, 1993 · 11,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The driveline u-joints exhibit excessive rates of failure at low mileages and may cause separation of the interaxle driveline.
Risk: Separation of the interaxle driveline may result in thedriveline falling to the road where it can interfere with traffic and resultin an accident.
Remedy: Freightliner dealers will remove and replace the rockwell interaxle u-joints with u-joints of a different design.

Recall number 93V202000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkagesReported September 14, 1993 · 505 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Contact interference between the windshield wiper linkage and the motor output shaft nut causes linkage separation, resulting in failure of the system.
Risk: Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Remove and replace the windshield wiper linkage with a redesigned linkage that provides additional clearance with the wiper motor output shaft.

Recall number 93V149000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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Is the 1993 Freightliner Fla reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1993 Freightliner Fla.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Freightliner Fla?

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How many recalls does the 1993 Freightliner Fla have?

4 recalls, covering exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling and power train.

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