Consumer is concerned about the way freightliner has the brakes set up when bobtailing in their tractors, when trying to stop and the brakes are being applied, nothing happens even when pushing harder, the wheels then lock up resulting in a skid, consumer states that manufacturer designed brakes not to skid when brakes are applied, however the truck doesnot stop, consumer has learned that the glad-hands hangars on the back of the tractors have pin holes in the center of them, this is designed so that the air lines can not be blocked off, consumer learned that in fact if the air lines are blocked the brakes work perfectly, however consumer was informed by freightliner that brakes are operating properly and they could not condone the modifying of the brake system.
The worst 1994 Freightliner FLD120 problems
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- Brakes1
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Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Washers were not installed on the passenger side retractor and outboard safety belt anchors. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 207, "seating systems," and fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Remedy
- Dealers will install washers at both locations.
Recall number 95V007000 · Recall details
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Is the 1994 Freightliner FLD120 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1994 Freightliner FLD120, fewer than a typical FLD120 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Freightliner FLD120?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1994 Freightliner FLD120 have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
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