- The problem
- 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 and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
- The risk
- There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on january 3, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Freightliner FLD120 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2008 Freightliner FLD120 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2007 for the fifth wheel assembly.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical FLD120 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2008 Freightliner FLD120 recalls 2
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
- 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 to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
- The risk
- These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
- The fix
- Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
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Freightliner FLD120: every year compared
All FLD120 years2008 Freightliner FLD120 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Freightliner FLD120 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 2008 Freightliner Cascadia | 8 | 22 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Freightliner Conventional | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 1 | 14 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Freightliner Columbia | 1 | 30 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 106V | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2008 Freightliner Century | 1 | 9 | 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 2008 Freightliner FLD120
Does the 2008 Freightliner FLD120 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Freightliner FLD120: fifth wheel assembly (November 2007); check valve (July 2007). 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 2008 Freightliner FLD120 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2008 Freightliner FLD120 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2008 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