Tl* the contact owns a 2005 freightliner fld. While driving various speeds, the front driver and passenger side doors independently opened without warning. As a result, the contact fell out of the vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to both shoulders and back, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the doors were too small for the cabin and would to be replaced with the right size. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000.
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Recalls 3
Fuel system, diesel
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. The plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.
- Risk
- This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. Vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. This service will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. The safety recall began on february 21, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 11V478000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
- Risk
- An oil leak may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1‑800‑447‑4986 or daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 09V366000 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling 62,000 my 2005-2007 freightliner business class, century class, columbia, coronado, fld, classic, sterling a-line, l-line, and western star 4900 trucks. A fractured fuel line could leak diesel fuel.
- Risk
- If a leak continues undetected under certain conditions, fuel may ignite at a hot engine surface and/or fuel may be spilled on the road surface.
- Remedy
- High pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes will be inspected and replaced free of charged. The recall began on july 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 08V113000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Freightliner FLD 125
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Revised Technical Service Letter for Series 60 and Series 50 Camshaft Timing Specifications
- Technical Solution for finding Bill of Material
- Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
- Service Bulletin 9817- Paint Supplier Change
- Service Bulletin 9810- Chassis Paint Usage
- Service Bulletin 9816- DuPont? Imron® Elite
- Service Bulletin 9812- Cab Surface Repair
- AirLiner Suspension Six-Piece Bolted Service Crossmember
- Sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes
- Sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans
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Questions about the 2005 Freightliner FLD
Is the 2005 Freightliner FLD reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Freightliner FLD, close to a typical FLD model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Freightliner FLD?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2005 Freightliner FLD have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, diesel and engine and engine cooling.
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