1996 Freightliner FLN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLN years
- Not enough data 2nd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1996 Freightliner FLN so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1996 Freightliner FLN recalls (2)
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Service brakes, air
Problem: Vehicle description: certain tractors fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the air lines may not be routed properly to the drive axle service brake relay.
Risk: These vehicles are not in compliance with the standard.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for correct air line routing and reroute if necessary.
Steering
Problem: Vehicle description: trucks with steering linkages converted to stand-up right-drive by fontaine modification company. These vehicles have a steering cross shaft that connects the right side steering column to the left side steering column, with a miter box, and u-joint at each side. The cross shaft, miter box shaft, and u-joint have keyways and the u-joint has a set screw at both connections. The keys can work loose and fall out.
Risk: This condition can result in a loss of steering on the right hand side.
Fix: Dealers will install nuts and bolts through the universal joint ends and shafts which will create a positive lock between the steering gear boxes.
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 FLN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 FLN | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 FLN | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 FLN | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 FLN | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 FLN | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 FLN | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 FLN | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 FLN | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 FLN | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 FLN | 0 | 12 |
| 1998 FLN | 0 | 8 |
| 1997 FLN | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 FLN | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Freightliner FLN?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Freightliner FLN?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Freightliner FLN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLN model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.