- The problem
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. The plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.
- The risk
- This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. Vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. This service will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. The safety recall began on february 21, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Freightliner FLD Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 Freightliner FLD have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in September 2011 for the fuel system, diesel.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical FLD year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 Freightliner FLD recalls 6
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
- Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
- The risk
- AN OIL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
- The fix
- Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
- The problem
- On certain truck and motor home chassis equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection.
- The risk
- If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and attach a tension collar to the steering shaft to secure the connection to the yoke. The recall began on november 16, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with 3rd generation conmet aluminum wheels, the drum mounting flange on the conmet truturn brake drum may have been manufactured with a taper from the pilot hole to the barrel of the drum.
- The risk
- This taper may cause cracking or fractures of the front hub. This could cause a crash without prior warning.
- The fix
- After further investigation and testing, freightliner has revised the population and the remedy (december 22, 2005). Therefore, the recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- The problem
- On certain trucks, the brake pedal pushrod was not tightened properly during assembly.
- The risk
- Loose brake pedal pushrod jam nuts could cause loss of control of the vehicle and a crash may occur.
- The fix
- Dealers will adjust the pedal pushrod. The recall began on april 11, 2005. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
- The problem
- On certain vehicles, there is a defect in the interaxle driveline yokes. The bolt holes located on the earwork of the male shaft yokes were manufactured with an oversized minor thread diameter.
- The risk
- This condition allows the bolts used in the holes to become detached which could result in a driveline separation. Driveline separation could result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the suspect male shaft yokes. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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Freightliner FLD: every year compared
All FLD years2004 Freightliner FLD vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Freightliner FLD | 0 | 6 | C | |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | 13 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 8 | 10 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Freightliner Century | 2 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2004 Freightliner Acterra | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2004 Freightliner Century Class | 1 | 2 | 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 2004 Freightliner FLD
Does the 2004 Freightliner FLD have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2004 Freightliner FLD: fuel system, diesel (September 2011); engine and engine cooling (September 2009); linkages (September 2005); hub (June 2005) and more. 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 2004 Freightliner FLD had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 Freightliner FLD a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 41 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner FLD 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.
Which Freightliner FLD years have the most complaints?
1998 (2), 1996 (1), 2001 (1). See every Freightliner FLD year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Freightliner FLD 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