- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
- The risk
- Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Freightliner FLB Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Freightliner FLB have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2003 for the hub.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical FLB year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Freightliner FLB 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
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No complaints about the 2001 Freightliner FLB yet
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 FLB: every year compared
All FLB years2001 Freightliner FLB vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Freightliner FLB | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2001 Freightliner Conventional | 7 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner Classic | 6 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner FLD120 | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner Century | 4 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner Columbia | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner FLD | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 0 | A | 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 2001 Freightliner FLB
Does the 2001 Freightliner FLB have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Freightliner FLB: hub (March 2003). 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 2001 Freightliner FLB had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2001 Freightliner FLB a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner FLB 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 2001 Freightliner FLB 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