- The problem
- Fatigue cracks develop in the front axle knuckle suppport on high mileage vehicles that can cause knuckle failure.
- The risk
- Knuckle failure can result in possible wheel assembly separation and a loss of vehicle control.
- The fix
- Replace the front axle knuckle assemblies with a redesigned knuckle that has a radius in the area where cracks have been found.
Vehicle safety record
1989 Freightliner Fla Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1989 Freightliner Fla have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 1994 for the arm.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Fla year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1989 Freightliner Fla 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
- Malformed steering wheel center section could result in a fracture of the upper hub casting. This may lead to separation of the steering wheel from the steering column mounting hub.
- The risk
- Fractured upper hub casting could result in loss ofsteering control without warning and an accident.
- The fix
- Remove and replace the upper hub casting and install a hub plate.
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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 Fla: every year compared
All Fla years1989 Freightliner Fla vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Freightliner Fla | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1989 Freightliner Freightliner | 2 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Freightliner Conventional | 1 | 0 | B | 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 1989 Freightliner Fla
Does the 1989 Freightliner Fla have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1989 Freightliner Fla: arm (March 1994); steering wheel / handle bar (June 1991). 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 1989 Freightliner Fla had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1989 Freightliner Fla a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner Fla 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 1989 Freightliner Fla 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