2006 Freightliner FLD120 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLD120 years
- Not enough data 6th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Freightliner FLD120. That ranks 6th out of 13 FLD120 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 500,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Freightliner FLD120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 500,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | 500,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | 500,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Freightliner FLD120 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Problem: On certain truck-tractors equipped with holland simplex se or se ii fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Risk: There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on january 3, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Problem: Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
Risk: These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Fix: Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Insecure fifth wheel latching (PE07047) — opened Sep 14, 2007, closed Nov 19, 2007, led to recall 07V530000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Check engine light came on then tractor starting loosing power. Took to w.w. Williams detroit diesel. They found delta p sensor out of calibration. V-pod cutting out, turbo had excessive play in vnt. They replaced the v-pod which was under warranty. The same problem occurred in march 2013…
Other Freightliner FLD120 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 FLD120 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 FLD120 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 FLD120 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 FLD120 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 FLD120 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 FLD120 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 FLD120 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 FLD120 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 FLD120 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 FLD120 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 FLD120 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 FLD120 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Freightliner FLD120?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Freightliner FLD120?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Freightliner FLD120 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLD120 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.