1996 Freightliner FL-60 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FL-60 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Freightliner FL-60. That ranks 2nd out of 6 FL-60 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaints, 50%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Freightliner FL-60 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Freightliner FL-60 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Risk: If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Vehicle description: truck/trailers. The certification labels installed on these vehicles are incorrect. The gross axle weight rating is too high for the tires that were installed.
Risk: The vehicle is too heavy for the tires installed resulting in a tire separation.
Fix: Dealers will install a corrected certification label on these vehicles.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: all vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. The length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation.
Risk: This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. If this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer was involved in an accident possibly related to the throttle assembly spring, accelerator linkages, clips, and the pedal. (attorney for client) *slc
Fire department was using vehicle as an ambulance. Driver's side inbound seat belt buckle plastic sleeve mechanism has come off, causing belt to be inoperable. Consumer has contacted manufacturer. Manufacturer stated that entire seat belt assembly will need replacing. Please provide any further…
Other Freightliner FL-60 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 FL-60 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 FL-60 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 FL-60 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 FL-60 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 FL-60 | 0 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Freightliner FL-60?
Owners most often report seat belts, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Freightliner FL-60?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Freightliner FL-60 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FL-60 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.