Vehicle description: heady duty trucks equipped with 36" rear brake chambers. The brake system does not meet the air reservoir volume requirement of fmvss 121, "air brake systems."
1991-1998 · 8 model years
Freightliner FL-80 Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Freightliner FL-80 across 8 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 1997 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the steering.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
FL-80 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common FL-80 problems
Freightliner FL-80 recalls 4
Vehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle...
Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system...
A number of cabs were assembled with fewer welds than specified in the upper b pillar near the anchorage for the seat belt. Welding materials used on the inboard anchorage bracket under the cab deck will not meet fmvss no. 210 Load test requirements when...
Latest FL-80 complaints
Problem: ball stud & socket assembly separated. Review nhtsa #oov-246.001 Truck: 1997 freightliner, fl-80 - serial # [[redacted]] in-service date: may 9, 1997 - mileage 76,389 the state of connecticut, dept. Of trans., Has a large number of 1997 thru 1999 freightliner, fl-80 dump trucks, used for snow and ice removal. Cannot received the nhtsa bulletin #00v-246-001 pertaining to ball stud and socket assemblies coming apart. Freightliner sent only a few notices pertaining vehicles in our fleet. None of...
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them included the large number of 1997 freightliner dump trucks. We were fortunate that the vehicle was at a low rate of speed, turning into a parking lot to stop. No damage or injuries reported. The failed ball and socket separated in the exact same way as noted in the freightliner bulletin #fl396ab or nhtsa #00v-246-001. Action request: extend or expand the recall of the trw ball & stud and socket assemblies to include other vehicles built using this ball & stud assembly. Time frame should be as soon as possible to make sure another ball stud & socket assembly does not fail and causes an injury or death. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Questions about the Freightliner FL-80
Which Freightliner FL-80 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1997 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1997 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Freightliner FL-80 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Freightliner FL-80 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Freightliner FL-80 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data