Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2004 Freightliner FLD peaked in 2005, 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
2004 Freightliner FLD
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from May 3, 2005 to May 3, 2005.
Recall campaigns covering this model year6139k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2004 vehicle
Severity index100.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2004 Freightliner FLD name steering
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
6 recall campaigns cover the 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V-478 | Sep 16, 2011 | Plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak | Fuel system | 73,500 | Part replacement |
| 09V-366 | Sep 23, 2009 | Variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak | Engine and cooling | 25,362 | Repair or modification |
| 05V-408 | Sep 13, 2005 | On certain truck and motor home chassis equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the… | Steering | 37,029 | Repair or modification |
| 05V-285 | Jun 14, 2005 | On certain trucks equipped with 3rd generation conmet aluminum wheels, the drum mounting flange on the conmet truturn brake drum may have been… | Wheels | 1,786 | Not stated |
| 04V-591 | Dec 15, 2004 | On certain trucks, the brake pedal pushrod was not tightened properly during assembly | Brakes | 250 | Repair or modification |
| 04V-590 | Dec 15, 2004 | On certain vehicles, there is a defect in the interaxle driveline yokes | Powertrain | 1,095 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2004 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 May 3, 2005Failure Apr 20, 2005200,000 milesDallas, TXArm, King pinCrash1 injured
AS A MECHANICAL ENGINEER AND ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTIONIST I WAS ASKED TO EXAMINE THE FRONT AXLE OF A LATE MODEL FREIGHTLINER TRUCK-TRACTOR THAT HAD BEEN IN A LOSS-OF-STEERING-CONTROL TYPE ACCIDENT. THE ACCIDENT RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF THE TRACTOR, THE TRAILER, THE TRAILER LOAD AND INJURY TO THE DRIVER. UPON EXAMINING THE LEFT FRONT STEERING SPINDLE I NOTICED IT HAD SEPARATED FROM THE AXLE. THE PLACE WHERE THE SPINDLE CONNECTS TO THE AXLE IS EFFECTED BY AN INTERFERENCE FIT BETWEEN A SOLID CYLINDER AND A CYLINDRICAL HOLE WITH NO OTHER MEANS OF JOINING THE TWO PARTS. THE HOLE WAS CRACKED WHICH CAUSED A PARTIAL LOSS OF INTERENCE FIT WHICH ALLOWED THE SPINDLE TO WORK ITS WAY OUT OF THE HOLE. WHEN THIS OCCURS THERE IS LOSS OF LOAD SUPPORT BY THE WHEEL AND A LOSS OF STEERING. THERE WAS NO IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL SO THE SEPARATION WAS THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT NOT A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. THIS WAS CLEARLY A DEFECTIVE FRONT AXLE BUT IT IS NOT KNOWN AT THIS TIME IF IT IS A (1) DESIGN DEFECT , (2) MANUFACTURING DEFECT OR (3) A MATERIAL DEFECT. HOWEVER, THERE IS A DEFECT AND IT IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE ARE SEVERAL THOUSAND OF THESE TRUCK TRACTORS OPERATING RIGHT NOW WITH STEERING AXLES POTENTIALLY ABOUT TO FAIL AND WHEN THEY DO THE EFFECTS WILL BE CATASTROPHIC TO THE DRIVERS, OTHER MOTORISTS AND CARGOES. THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM IS TO STOP THE TRUCKS, RECALL THE TRUCKS AND REPLACE OR MODIFY THE SPINDLE-AXLE CONNECTION SO THAT THEY CAN'T SEPARATE. I KNOW THAT THERE WAS A MEETING OF A NUMBER OF TRUCKING COMPANIES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM AND THAT THEY HAVE NOT HAD ANY GOOD RESPONSE FROM FREIGHTLINER REGARDING FIXING THE PROBLEM. FOR THE SAKE OF PUBLIC SAFETY YOU SHOULD OPEN AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS PROBLEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THESE TRUCK TRACTORS AND THEIR DEFECTIVE STEERING AXLES ARE TICKING TIME BOMBS ON OUR NATION'S HIGHWAYS.
NHTSA complaint 10119642
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
113 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- SS1032974 Jul 11, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SS 1032974 High Oil Pressure on 2017 DTNA Vehicles Instrument Cluster Display - SB83133 Mar 1, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New H02 and H03 A/C lines. - 04TS-43REV4 Feb 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Revised Technical Service Letter for Series 60 and Series 50 Camshaft Timing Specifications. Camshaft timing, valve lash, injector height, and Jake Brake lash are all very important specifications that must be followed closely in order to optimize the perfo… - 19-008WI Aug 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts. - sb0002 Jun 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Publications Ordering - sb54296 Jun 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Fuel Level Sending Unit Retrofit - sb9810 Chassis P Oct 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin 9810- Chassis Paint Usage - sb3125 AirLiner Aug 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin: AirLiner Suspension Six-Piece Bolted Service Crossmember - ssb3312 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ssb3312 Tapacubos flojos en ejes Rockwell® FF?981 - sb54296 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb54296 Fuel Level Sending Unit RetrofitB - sb54202 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb54202 Rerouting the DDEC IV Relative-Humidity-Sensor Harness - sb54201 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb54201 Gauge Dial and Backlighting Mismatch, MBE4000 - sb54194 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb54194 Required Maintenance for Freightliner-Branded and Delco Cassette Players - sb54148 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb54148 Radio and Integrated Thin-Film Antenna Troubleshooting, and Field Service UpdatesB - sb54109 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb54109 RAMI Antenna - sb4267 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb4267 Brake Shimmy?Meritor® SteeLite X30? Brake Drum with Excessive RunoutB - sb2068 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2068 Conventional Fully-Formulated Coolant with SCA Color Change - sb2063 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2063 Coolant Filter Inspection Procedure, DD13 DD15 DD16 Only - sb2059 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2059 Replacing Push-to-Connect Air Line Fittings with Brass Compression Fittings - sb2058 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2058 Early EPA07 QLD Radiator Replacement - sb2057 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2057 New Surge Tank Design - sb2056 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2056 Transmission Oil Line Removal and Installation - sb2049 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2049 Fan Shroud Modification - sb2032 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2032 Gates PowerGrip Hose Clamps, Replacement - sb2031 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2031 Horton Fan Clutches with 32-Inch Fans - sb2028 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2028 Engine Coolant Changes - fp47019 Feb 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fp47019 25-Inch Diameter Fuel Tanks - sb3233 May 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some vehicles may have been incorrectly shimmed at the factory, and may lean slightly to the right or left. While this does not affect the operation of the vehicle, it may be visually unpleasing to many customers. - 12-022 Aug 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
12-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater - 14TL-7 Apr 10, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14TL-7Rev DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100 - 15TL6 Apr 2, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps - 15TS3 Apr 17, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15TS3 Detroit? Coolant Change From Nitrite Organic Acid Technology - 15TS10 Apr 14, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15TS10Rev DD Engine Platform Coolant Filter - 15CSA10 Apr 28, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC - 15CSA9 Apr 28, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink® 8.02 - 15-017 May 18, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15-017 Detroit: Updated Fuel Injector SDTs - 15-016 May 4, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15-016-DLR New Essential Tool For CPWA, CPPRA, Ltd CPPRA, & DSDWC Parties: Cadex CA-12 Battery Tester - 15-015 May 4, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15-015 Warranty Exclusions Reminder - 15-009 - Detroit Mar 16, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15-009_Detroit_New_SDTs - 15TL5 Mar 13, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15TL5 DAVCO Shop Pro® FXP 95 - 15TL4 Mar 4, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket - 15CSA4 Apr 16, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center - 15-010 Mar 30, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos - 713-14 Jul 13, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant - 715-14 Jul 15, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
715-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Coolant Los - 714-14 Jul 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression - 712-14 Jul 12, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
712-14 Engine Coolant Temperature - 14-028 Jul 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File - 14-027 Jul 23, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs - 14-026 Jul 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14-026-DLR SelecTruck Warranty Enhancements - 14-024 Jul 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14-024-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q1 & Q2 - 14-023 Jul 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14-023 Detroit Axles Pre-Approval Changes - 14-022 Jul 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14-022 Pre-Approval Threshold Increase From $2,500 to $5,000 USD - 20-73 Jul 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
20-73 - CANCELED: Cascadia Radiator Update?EPA10 with DDC Engines - 20-75 Jul 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
20-75 - CANCELED: Cascadia Radiator Update?EPA10 with Cummins ISX Engines - 16-011 Mar 28, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time - 16-010 Mar 28, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Warranty Recognition Program Suspension - 16-009R Mar 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16-009R_OWL Enhancements - 16-008 Mar 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time - 16-007 Mar 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.