2001 Freightliner FLB Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 26, 2003 · 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 2001 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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2001 Freightliner FLB recalls (1)

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Suspension:front:hubMar 21, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V112000 · 5,716 vehicles

Problem: On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

Risk: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

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

← 2000 FLB

YearComplaintsRecalls
200101
2000 FLB01
1999 FLB02
1998 FLB01
1996 FLB01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Freightliner FLB?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Freightliner FLB?

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

Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.