Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2008 Freightliner FLD peaked in 2008, 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
2008 Freightliner FLD
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Mar 28, 2008 to Mar 28, 2008.
Recall campaigns covering this model year10223k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2008 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
Complaints by component
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
10 recall campaigns cover the 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-214 | Apr 14, 2020 | Rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road | Lighting | 63,175 | Inspection |
| 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 |
| 11V-146 | Mar 3, 2011 | Intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures | Engine and cooling | 2,073 | Repair or modification |
| 10V-341 | Jul 27, 2010 | Intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures | Engine and cooling | 5,743 | Repair or modification |
| 10V-112 | Mar 23, 2010 | Daimler trucks has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500 and western star… | Engine and cooling | 16 | Software update |
| 09V-391 | Oct 6, 2009 | Plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure | Fuel system | 10,185 | Repair or modification |
| 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 |
| 07V-592 | Dec 21, 2007 | On certain trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with… | Steering | 220 | Part replacement |
| 07V-530 | Nov 13, 2007 | 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… | Trailer hitches | 38,000 | Part replacement |
| 07V-335 | Aug 2, 2007 | On certain trucks, a manufacturing error in the fuel-water separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the… | Fuel system | 4,299 | Inspection |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2008 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 Mar 28, 2008Failure Mar 28, 2008Houston, TXUnknown or other
THIS IS A REQUEST TIO INITIATE AN INSPECTION ANALYSIS AND COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES, PROGRAMS ON THE HEB GROCERY FLEET-PARKWAY, CORPORATION OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. THE FLEET IS SUSPECT FOR VIOLATIONS, DEFECTS, RECALLS, MAINTENANCE NON-COMPLIANCE IN ADHERENCE TO FEDERAL VEHICLE LAWS. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10222580
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- PE07047 Preliminary evaluation, Trailer hitches
INSECURE FIFTH WHEEL LATCHING
Opened Sep 14, 2007, closed Nov 19, 2007 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
130 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. - DOC-1034484 Sep 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Solution for finding Bill of Material - 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 - sb9812 Cab Surfa Oct 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin 9812- Cab Surface Repair - sb9816 DuPont Im Oct 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin 9816- DuPont? Imron® Elite - sb9810 Chassis P Oct 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin 9810- Chassis Paint Usage - sb9817 Paint Sup Oct 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin 9817- Paint Supplier Change - sb3125 AirLiner Aug 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin: AirLiner Suspension Six-Piece Bolted Service Crossmember - fp00020 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fp00020 Replacing Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification Labels - fp00020 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
If a GVWR certification label is lost or damaged, Freightliner will supply a duplicate label. Log on to DTNAConnect.com and under "DTNAConnect Resources", select the "Tool and Services" plus sign. Select "Request for Certification Label or OWI." Fillout th… - sb2063 May 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2063 20-63 - Coolant Filter Inspection Procedure, DD13/DD15/DD16 Only - 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 - 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 - sb2053 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2053 New Stainless Steel Lower Radiator Tubes - sb2052 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2052 Horton Drivemaster Fan Clutch Hub Bearings - sb2049 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sb2049 Fan Shroud Modification - 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 - 14TL5 Jul 29, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14TL5 ABS Power Line Carrier Converter Available Through PDC - 14TL2 Jul 29, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100 - 14TS19 Jul 24, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
14TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines - 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 - 16TS7 Mar 28, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number - 16-011 Mar 28, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
16-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.