- The problem
- Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. These vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side. The cross shaft, miter box shaft, and u-joint have keyways and the u-joint has a set screw at both connections. The keys can work loose and fall out.
- The risk
- This condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side.
- The fix
- Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.
Vehicle safety record
1993 Freightliner FLN Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1993 Freightliner FLN have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 1999 for the steering.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical FLN year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1993 Freightliner FLN 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 1993 Freightliner FLN 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 FLN: every year compared
All FLN years1993 Freightliner FLN vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Freightliner FLN | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1993 Freightliner Conventional | 6 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1993 Freightliner FL-60 | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1993 Freightliner FL-70 | 2 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1993 Freightliner FLD-120 | 1 | 2 | - | 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 1993 Freightliner FLN
Does the 1993 Freightliner FLN have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1993 Freightliner FLN: steering (August 1999). 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 1993 Freightliner FLN had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1993 Freightliner FLN a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner FLN 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.
What should I do if my 1993 Freightliner FLN 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