- The problem
- Interference between the pitman arm and the steering gear housing due to insufficient clearance.
- The risk
- This condition can cause limited or complete loss ofsteering control.
- The fix
- Inspect vehicles for clearance and replace pitman arm if additional clearance with steering gear housing is necessary.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Freightliner FLD120 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1990 Freightliner FLD120 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 1993 for the linkages.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical FLD120 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1990 Freightliner FLD120 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 1990 Freightliner FLD120 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 FLD120: every year compared
All FLD120 years1990 Freightliner FLD120 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Freightliner FLD120 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1990 Freightliner Freightliner | 6 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Freightliner Conventional | 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 1990 Freightliner FLD120
Does the 1990 Freightliner FLD120 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1990 Freightliner FLD120: linkages (June 1993). 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 1990 Freightliner FLD120 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1990 Freightliner FLD120 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner FLD120 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 FLD120 years have the most complaints?
2001 (5), 1996 (2), 1992 (1). See every Freightliner FLD120 year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 Freightliner FLD120 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