- 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
1991 Freightliner Fla Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1991 Freightliner Fla with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in August 1997 for the switch. For comparison, the 1990 has 0 and the 1992 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Fla year, for its age
#245 most complained-about 1991 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1991 Freightliner Fla problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1991 Freightliner Fla recalls 4
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
- Contact interference between the windshield wiper linkage and the motor output shaft nut causes linkage separation, resulting in 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 linkage with a redesigned linkage that provides additional clearance with the wiper motor output shaft.
- The problem
- The interaxle driveline u-joints may fail at low mileage due to a lack of lubrication in the u-joint during the assembly process.
- The risk
- The driveline could separate without prior warning whichcould result in vehicle damage to trucks, nearby vehicles, and injury to anyonein the area when driveline separation occurs.
- The fix
- REMOVE AND REPLACE THE INTERAXLE U-JOINTS.
- 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1991 Freightliner Fla
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The right front rockwell brake pulls to the right. Tt consumer states the right front brakes were hotter than the other brakes, dealer replaced right front brake shoes, problem came back and dealer replaced relay valve, left and right front shoes and drums, had to have front and rear axles realigned, while traveling on a wet road, consumer lost traction and went to the left, he applied brakes and vehicle pulled hard to the right causing truck to jack knife, consumer states problem is in the front brakes. *Slc
Freightliner Fla: every year compared
All Fla years1991 Freightliner Fla vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Freightliner Fla | 1 | 4 | F | |
| 1991 Freightliner Conventional | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1991 Freightliner Class 8 | 1 | 1 | - | 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 1991 Freightliner Fla
Does the 1991 Freightliner Fla have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1991 Freightliner Fla: switch (August 1997); linkages (September 1993); universal joint (December 1991); 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.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Freightliner Fla?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 1991 Freightliner Fla had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 26, 1995 and the latest on October 26, 1995. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1991 Freightliner Fla a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than 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 1991 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