2004 Freightliner FLD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLD years
- Not enough data 2nd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Freightliner FLD. That ranks 2nd out of 15 FLD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 200,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 200,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Freightliner FLD recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, diesel
Problem: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. The plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.
Risk: This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. Vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. This service will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. The safety recall began on february 21, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may result in a fire.
Fix: Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Steering:linkages
Problem: On certain truck and motor home chassis equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection.
Risk: If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and attach a tension collar to the steering shaft to secure the connection to the yoke. The recall began on november 16, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Wheels:hub
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with 3rd generation conmet aluminum wheels, the drum mounting flange on the conmet truturn brake drum may have been manufactured with a taper from the pilot hole to the barrel of the drum.
Risk: This taper may cause cracking or fractures of the front hub. This could cause a crash without prior warning.
Fix: After further investigation and testing, freightliner has revised the population and the remedy (december 22, 2005). Therefore, the recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Power train:driveline
Problem: On certain vehicles, there is a defect in the interaxle driveline yokes. The bolt holes located on the earwork of the male shaft yokes were manufactured with an oversized minor thread diameter.
Risk: This condition allows the bolts used in the holes to become detached which could result in a driveline separation. Driveline separation could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the suspect male shaft yokes. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: On certain trucks, the brake pedal pushrod was not tightened properly during assembly.
Risk: Loose brake pedal pushrod jam nuts could cause loss of control of the vehicle and a crash may occur.
Fix: Dealers will adjust the pedal pushrod. The recall began on april 11, 2005. Owners 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
As a mechanical engineer and accident reconstructionist i was asked to examine the front axle of a late model freightliner truck-tractor that had been in a loss-of-steering-control type accident. The accident resulted in a total loss of the tractor, the trailer, the trailer load and injury to the…
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 | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 FLD | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 FLD | 1 | 8 |
| 1999 FLD | 1 | 8 |
| 1998 FLD | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 FLD | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 FLD | 1 | 5 |
| 1995 FLD | 0 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Freightliner FLD?
Owners most often report steering, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Freightliner FLD?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.