- The problem
- Fatigue cracks develop in the front axle knuckle suppport on high mileage vehicles that can cause knuckle failure.
- The risk
- Knuckle failure can result in possible wheel assembly separation and a loss of vehicle control.
- The fix
- Replace the front axle knuckle assemblies with a redesigned knuckle that has a radius in the area where cracks have been found.
Vehicle safety record
1986 Freightliner FLT Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1986 Freightliner FLT have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 1994 for the arm.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical FLT year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1986 Freightliner FLT 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 1986 Freightliner FLT 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 FLT: every year compared
All FLT years1986 Freightliner FLT vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Freightliner FLT | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1986 Freightliner Conventional | 1 | 6 | F | 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 1986 Freightliner FLT
Does the 1986 Freightliner FLT have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1986 Freightliner FLT: arm (March 1994). 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 1986 Freightliner FLT had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1986 Freightliner FLT a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner FLT 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 1986 Freightliner FLT 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