1995 Freightliner FLD Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1995 Freightliner FLD problems

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Seat belts: front: anchorageReported June 22, 2001 · 277 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks converted from sleeper cabs to day cabs fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk: The seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install reinforcements to the seat belt anchorages. Owner notification began december 31, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 01V209000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported September 24, 1996 · 258 vehicles affected

What is wrong: These vehicles are equipped with a detroit diesel optimized idle system. If the ignition is turned on and the fuse for the electronic control module (ECM) power feed line is removed or burned out, the safety features designed to prevent injury to persons working in the vicinity of the engine will be bypassed, and unintentional cranking of the engine will occur.
Risk: If unintentional cranking of the engine occurs, persons working in the vicinity of the engine could be injured and the vehicle could move.
Remedy: Detroit diesel distributors will rewire the vehicles using a revised ECM which will eliminate unintentional cranking.

Recall number 96V181001 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported July 2, 1996 · 205 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The bunk support bracket can fracture allowing the bunk to drop.
Risk: The bunk could fall without warning striking an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install a bunk support bracket reinforcement kit.

Recall number 96V125000 · Recall details

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Is the 1995 Freightliner FLD reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1995 Freightliner FLD.

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Freightliner FLD?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1995 Freightliner FLD have?

3 recalls, covering seat belts, vehicle speed control and equipment.

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