- The problem
- 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 switch installed in the abs circuit.
- The risk
- The abs circuit can be interrupted resulting in a loss of braking action to the towed vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ANTI-LOCK POWER CIRCUIT.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Freightliner FLD120 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Freightliner FLD120 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 1998 for the ABS warning light.
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
1997 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 1997 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 years1997 Freightliner FLD120 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Freightliner FLD120 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1997 Freightliner Conventional | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner Century | 4 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner Business Class | 2 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner FL-70 | 2 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner FL-80 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner FLC120 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner Cargo | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Freightliner FL70 | 1 | 1 | C | 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 1997 Freightliner FLD120
Does the 1997 Freightliner FLD120 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Freightliner FLD120: ABS warning light (January 1998). 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 1997 Freightliner FLD120 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 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 1997 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