2001 Freightliner Fld120 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Freightliner Fld120. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
2
POWER TRAIN
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
1
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
1
Total complaints5

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2010-12-01

“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 · reported 2009-07-02

“Consumer received a safety campaign notice on 11/24/2003 from the manufacturer about a fuel leak in the engine. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · reported 2003-11-24

“Axle #1 left side front hanger is loose causing axle to shift. Nlm”

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET

“The front spring hangar is loose on the frame, this is causing the axle to shift. *slc”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Freightliner Fld120 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.