Model year record
2001 Freightliner FLD120 recalls & problems
The 2001 Freightliner FLD120 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 5 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2001 Freightliner FLD120.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| SuspensionRear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket; Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket | 2 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine › Diesel | 2 | — |
| Power train | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Power train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND SHIFTING INTO HIGH GEAR, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND AND WOULD PERFORM SLUGGISHLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE HIGH RANGE PERFORMING BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
2001 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 SEMI TRACTOR ENGINE FAILED AND CAUSED OIL AND DEBRIS TO LEAK ONTO THE ROADWAY. ANOTHER MOTORIST RAN OVER THE OIL AND DEBRIS. *BF THE SEMI HAD A HOLE IN THE LEFT FRONT OIL PAN. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0654-90. *JB UPDATED 04/14/10 *BF
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
CONSUMER RECEIVED A SAFETY CAMPAIGN NOTICE ON 11/24/2003 FROM THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE. *AK
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket
THE FRONT SPRING HANGAR IS LOOSE ON THE FRAME, THIS IS CAUSING THE AXLE TO SHIFT. *SLC
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket
AXLE #1 LEFT SIDE FRONT HANGER IS LOOSE CAUSING AXLE TO SHIFT. NLM
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.