Freightliner FLD120 recalls
There are 7 safety recalls on record for the Freightliner FLD120, covering 114,250 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Freightliner FLD120 recalls by model year
2008 22007 22006 22005 12004 12003 11997 11994 11993 31992 11991 11990 1
All recalls
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se ii fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
- Risk
- There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on january 3, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 07V530000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
- What is wrong
- Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
- Risk
- These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy
- Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 07V302000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: truck/tractors. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." continuous power is to be supplied to the trailer antilock brake system (ABS) circuit. These vehicles were manufactured with a switch installed in the ABS circuit.
- Risk
- The ABS circuit can be interrupted resulting in a loss of braking action to the towed vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an anti-lock power circuit.
Recall number 98V001000 · Recall details
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
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- Contact may occur between the windshield wiper motor and a huck bolt collar which causes a gear within the motor to fracture resulting in complete failure of the windshield wiper system.
- Risk
- Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces the operator's road vision in inclement weather and could result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and replace the windshield wiper motor and remove the huck bolt and replace it with a pull-type rivet.
Recall number 94V010000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
- What is wrong
- Power steering hose assemblies were built with incorrect end fittings. These end fittings were rated at 1250 psi working pressure and the correct end fittings are rated at 2000 psi.
- Risk
- The end fittings could fail under normal system pressure,resulting in loss of power steering assist and/or leakage of power steeringfluid. Loss of power steering assist may result in loss of steering controlwhich may cause an accident. Leakage of power steering fluid may result in afire.
- Remedy
- Remove and replace the power steering pressure line between the power steering pump and the steering gear box.
Recall number 93V140000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- Interference between the pitman arm and the steering gear housing due to insufficient clearance.
- Risk
- This condition can cause limited or complete loss ofsteering control.
- Remedy
- Inspect vehicles for clearance and replace pitman arm if additional clearance with steering gear housing is necessary.
Recall number 93V103000 · Recall details
Questions about the Freightliner FLD120 recalls
How do I check if my Freightliner FLD120 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
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 Freightliner FLD120 have?
7, covering trailer hitches, service brakes, air and seat belts.
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