Contact may occur between the windshield wiper motor and a huck bolt collar which causes a gear within the motor to fracture resulting in complete failure of the windshield wiper system.
1993-1993 · 1 model year
Freightliner FLD-120 Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Freightliner FLD-120 across 1 model year, and it has 2 recalls. The 1993 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
FLD-120 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.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 2 | - |
Most common FLD-120 problems
Freightliner FLD-120 recalls 2
Power steering hose assemblies were built with incorrect end fittings. These end fittings were rated at 1250 psi working pressure and the correct end fittings are rated at 2000 psi.
Latest FLD-120 complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 freightliner fld120 dump truck equipped with dunlop dynatrac tire, size 425/65/r22.5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle started to jerk violently. After inspecting the vehicle, he realized that the front driver's side tire became flat from the sidewall area. The tire was replaced. The failure also occurred on the front passenger's side tire six months later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The tires were replaced. The tire failure mileage was 8,000. The vehicle failure and current mileage was 600,000.
Questions about the Freightliner FLD-120
Which Freightliner FLD-120 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1993 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1993 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 FLD-120 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Freightliner FLD-120 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Freightliner FLD-120 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