On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se ii fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind...
1989-2008 · 14 model years
Freightliner FLD120 Problems by year
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Freightliner FLD120 across 14 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
FLD120 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.
Most common FLD120 problems
Freightliner FLD120 recalls 4
Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach...
Vehicle description: truck/tractors. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "Air brake systems." Continuous power is to be supplied to the trailer antilock brake system (abs) circuit. These vehicles were manufactured with a...
Interference between the pitman arm and the steering gear housing due to insufficient clearance.
Latest FLD120 complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 freightliner fld120. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph and shifting into high gear, the vehicle would not respond and would perform sluggishly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the high range performing box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. The vin was unavailable.
2001 Freightliner fld120 semi tractor engine failed and caused oil and debris to leak onto the roadway. Another motorist ran over the oil and debris. *Bf the semi had a hole in the left front oil pan. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0654-90. *Jb updated 04/14/10 *bf
FREIGHTLINER 1992 FLD 120 3176 CATIPILLER
Consumer received a safety campaign notice on 11/24/2003 from the manufacturer about a fuel leak in the engine. *Ak
Axle #1 left side front hanger is loose causing axle to shift. Nlm
The front spring hangar is loose on the frame, this is causing the axle to shift. *Slc
Questions about the Freightliner FLD120
Which Freightliner FLD120 years have the most problems?
What are the most common Freightliner FLD120 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (2), engine & cooling (2), suspension (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Freightliner FLD120 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Freightliner FLD120 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