- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty truck. The shoulder bolt which holds the grote turn signal switch case and components together can loosen resulting in the turn signal malfunctioning.
- The risk
- If the turn signal function is lost, following motorists would not be aware of the turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and tighten any loose bolts and in the turn signal switch within 2 years from the date of the recall notification letter. The shoulder bolt will be removed, cleaned, and reinstalled with loctite. Owners can also request loctite and repair instructions so they can fix the vehicles themselves.
Vehicle safety record
1992 Freightliner FL80 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1992 Freightliner FL80 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 1997 for the switch.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical FL80 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1992 Freightliner FL80 recalls 2
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
- The problem
- The windshield wiper arm support cracks where the wiper arm pivot mounts to the support brackets causing failure of the system.
- The risk
- Failure of the windshield wiper system reduces drivervisibility in inclement weather which could result in an accident.
- The fix
- Remove and replace the windshield wiper arm support bracket with a redesigned support bracket.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Freightliner FL80: every year compared
All FL80 years1992 Freightliner FL80 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 Freightliner FL80 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 1992 Freightliner Conventional | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1992 Freightliner Freightliner | 2 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 1992 Freightliner FLD120 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1992 Freightliner FL80
Does the 1992 Freightliner FL80 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1992 Freightliner FL80: switch (August 1997); windshield wiper / washer (September 1993). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1992 Freightliner FL80 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1992 Freightliner FL80 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Freightliner FL80 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1992 Freightliner FL80 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