- The problem
- The location of the door handle to the door latch may be out of tolerance, which can cause the door to open, if jarred.
- The risk
- An open door would subject the occupant of the cab topossible ejection.
- The fix
- Replace the door handle assembly with a modified one if the specified minimum free travel is not achieved.
Vehicle safety record
1991 Freightliner Class 8 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1991 Freightliner Class 8 with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 1991 for the door.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1991 Freightliner Class 8 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1991 Freightliner Class 8 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1991 Freightliner Class 8
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Drivers side fuel tank cracked. Fuel tank rotors were replaced on five separate occasions, but problem recurred. *Ak
1991 Freightliner Class 8 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Freightliner Class 8 | 1 | 1 | - | |
| 1991 Freightliner Conventional | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1991 Freightliner Fla | 1 | 4 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 1991 Freightliner Class 8
Does the 1991 Freightliner Class 8 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1991 Freightliner Class 8: door (July 1991). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Freightliner Class 8?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1991 Freightliner Class 8 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 21, 2004 and the latest on April 21, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 1991 Freightliner Class 8 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data