1996 Freightliner Fld120 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 Freightliner Fld120. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“This is a 1996 freightliner im am buying off of buske lines inc. I was in a resturant eating in a resturant in indiana. I was notified that unit was on fire. I ran to truck and fire had gutted inside of cab my dog was trapped in the sleeper and was killed I noticed no smoke when I left truck but…”
“Brakes failed resulting in rear end collision.”
Defect investigations
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FIRES
FIRES ALLEGEDLY OCCURED IN THE DASH AREA WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE PARKED.
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Freightliner Fld120 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.