1996 Freightliner FLB Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 20, 1997 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other FLB years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1996 Freightliner FLB so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1996 Freightliner FLB recalls (1)

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Suspension:front:hubNov 4, 1997 · NHTSA campaign 97V196001 · 4,048 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.

Risk: Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.

Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.

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.

Other Freightliner FLB years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 FLB01
2000 FLB01
1999 FLB02
1998 FLB01
199601

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Freightliner FLB?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Freightliner FLB?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1996 Freightliner FLB a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLB model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.