1996 Freightliner FLD recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 1996 Freightliner FLD, covering 18,296 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Suspension: front: hubReported November 4, 1997 · 4,048 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
Risk: Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.

Recall number 97V196001 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valveReported January 27, 1997 · 13,565 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Corrosion can occur in the foot brake valve adapter bore and plunger due to water and road salt intrusion.
Risk: Accumulated corrosion and water intrusion can result in the plunger sticking, especially during extremely cold weather service.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the brake valve adapter with an improved design that has full face contact with the gasket.

Recall number 97V009000 · 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

Service brakes, airReported March 4, 1996 · 220 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The bolts used to mount the brake assemblies to the axles may have cracks from improper heat treatment.
Risk: These cracks could cause the bolts to fail allowing the brake assemblies to separate from the axles increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace all brake mounting bolts.

Recall number 96V043000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1996 Freightliner FLD recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 1996 Freightliner FLD have?

5, covering suspension, service brakes, air and vehicle speed control.

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