Freightliner Flc120
Model Flc120 made by Freightliner got 13 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V001000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 07/28/1997 to 10/02/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 21 | 03/31/1998 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 01/05/1998 | 01/22/1998 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: truck/tractors. these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. continuous power is to be supplied to the trailer antilock brake system (abs) circuit. these vehicles were manufactured with a switch installed in the abs circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The abs circuit can be interrupted resulting in a loss of braking action to the towed vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an anti-lock power circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin by march 31, 1998. owners who take their vehicle 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.also call the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 430922 | 06/09/2001 | |
| Multpule repairs and safety factors, too many to just start rambling off. tires, frame, a/c, alterators, vibration, which inturn causes exhaust leaks. the list goes from structure to electrical. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 430922 | 06/09/2001 | |
| Multpule repairs and safety factors, too many to just start rambling off. tires, frame, a/c, alterators, vibration, which inturn causes exhaust leaks. the list goes from structure to electrical. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 430922 | 06/09/2001 | |
| Multpule repairs and safety factors, too many to just start rambling off. tires, frame, a/c, alterators, vibration, which inturn causes exhaust leaks. the list goes from structure to electrical. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 430922 | 06/09/2001 | |
| Multpule repairs and safety factors, too many to just start rambling off. tires, frame, a/c, alterators, vibration, which inturn causes exhaust leaks. the list goes from structure to electrical. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 430922 | 06/09/2001 | |
| Multpule repairs and safety factors, too many to just start rambling off. tires, frame, a/c, alterators, vibration, which inturn causes exhaust leaks. the list goes from structure to electrical. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 430922 | 06/09/2001 | |
| Multpule repairs and safety factors, too many to just start rambling off. tires, frame, a/c, alterators, vibration, which inturn causes exhaust leaks. the list goes from structure to electrical. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 430922 | 06/09/2001 | |
| Multpule repairs and safety factors, too many to just start rambling off. tires, frame, a/c, alterators, vibration, which inturn causes exhaust leaks. the list goes from structure to electrical. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 430922 | 06/09/2001 | |
| Multpule repairs and safety factors, too many to just start rambling off. tires, frame, a/c, alterators, vibration, which inturn causes exhaust leaks. the list goes from structure to electrical. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - SPRINGS/BAGS | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 430922 | 06/09/2001 | |
| Multpule repairs and safety factors, too many to just start rambling off. tires, frame, a/c, alterators, vibration, which inturn causes exhaust leaks. the list goes from structure to electrical. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 430922 | 06/09/2001 | |
| Multpule repairs and safety factors, too many to just start rambling off. tires, frame, a/c, alterators, vibration, which inturn causes exhaust leaks. the list goes from structure to electrical. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 430922 | 06/09/2001 | |
| Multpule repairs and safety factors, too many to just start rambling off. tires, frame, a/c, alterators, vibration, which inturn causes exhaust leaks. the list goes from structure to electrical. | |||
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 430922 | 06/09/2001 | |
| Multpule repairs and safety factors, too many to just start rambling off. tires, frame, a/c, alterators, vibration, which inturn causes exhaust leaks. the list goes from structure to electrical. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 430922 | 06/09/2001 | |
| Multpule repairs and safety factors, too many to just start rambling off. tires, frame, a/c, alterators, vibration, which inturn causes exhaust leaks. the list goes from structure to electrical. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA | DUBUQUE | 52004 | TRUCK COUNTRY OF IOWA | 563-556-3773 |