1996 Freightliner FLD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLD years
- Not enough data 2nd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Freightliner FLD. That ranks 2nd out of 15 FLD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Freightliner FLD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Freightliner FLD recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:hub
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.
Service brakes, air:controls:foot control/valve
Problem: Corrosion can occur in the foot brake valve adapter bore and plunger due to water and road salt intrusion.
Risk: Accumulated corrosion and water intrusion can result in the plunger sticking, especially during extremely cold weather service.
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the brake valve adapter with an improved design that has full face contact with the gasket.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: These vehicles are equipped with a detroit diesel optimized idle system. If the ignition is turned on and the fuse for the electronic control module (ecm) power feed line is removed or burned out, the safety features designed to prevent injury to persons working in the vicinity of the engine will be bypassed, and unintentional cranking of the engine will occur.
Risk: If unintentional cranking of the engine occurs, persons working in the vicinity of the engine could be injured and the vehicle could move.
Fix: Detroit diesel distributors will rewire the vehicles using a revised ecm which will eliminate unintentional cranking.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: The bunk support bracket can fracture allowing the bunk to drop.
Risk: The bunk could fall without warning striking an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will install a bunk support bracket reinforcement kit.
Service brakes, air
Problem: The bolts used to mount the brake assemblies to the axles may have cracks from improper heat treatment.
Risk: These cracks could cause the bolts to fail allowing the brake assemblies to separate from the axles increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace all brake mounting bolts.
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.
Electrical wiring shorted out resulting in fire. (qcaw)
Other Freightliner FLD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 FLD | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 FLD | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 FLD | 0 | 7 |
| 2008 FLD | 1 | 10 |
| 2007 FLD | 0 | 10 |
| 2006 FLD | 0 | 7 |
| 2005 FLD | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 FLD | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 FLD | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 FLD | 1 | 8 |
| 1999 FLD | 1 | 8 |
| 1998 FLD | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 FLD | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 |
| 1995 FLD | 0 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Freightliner FLD?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Freightliner FLD?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Freightliner FLD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLD model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.