Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1996 Freightliner FLD peaked in 1998, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1996 Freightliner FLD
Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 5, 1998 to Aug 5, 1998.
Recall campaigns covering this model year518k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 1996 heavy truck
Severity index100.01996 heavy trucks average 26.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1996 Freightliner FLD name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
5 recall campaigns cover the 1996 Freightliner FLD
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97V-196-001 | Nov 4, 1997 | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle | Suspension | 4,048 | Part replacement |
| 97V-009 | Jan 27, 1997 | Corrosion can occur in the foot brake valve adapter bore and plunger due to water and road salt intrusion | Brakes | 13,565 | Part replacement |
| 96V-181-001 | Sep 24, 1996 | These vehicles are equipped with a detroit diesel optimized idle system | Speed control | 258 | Not stated |
| 96V-125 | Jul 2, 1996 | Bunk support bracket can fracture allowing the bunk to drop | Equipment | 205 | Repair or modification |
| 96V-043 | Mar 4, 1996 | Bolts used to mount the brake assemblies to the axles may have cracks from improper heat treatment | Brakes | 220 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1996 Freightliner FLD
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Aug 5, 1998Failure Jul 22, 1998Peosta, IAWiringFire
ELECTRICAL WIRING SHORTED OUT RESULTING IN FIRE. (QCAW)
NHTSA complaint 539479
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SF109AC Feb 1, 1997 ยท Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DETROIT DIESEL OPTIMIZED IDLE SYSTEM. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.