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2000 Freightliner FLD
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2000 Freightliner FLD, covering trailer hitches, suspension and steering, and 1 consumer complaint received since 2009.
The component named most often is engine and engine cooling: 1,000 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 116 per 1,000 across all 2000 model-year vehicles and against 90.9 per 1,000 for the Freightliner FLD line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 0.4 complaints per model year across the 24 Freightliner FLD model years on this register; 0 complaints reported a crash and 1 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2009 (1); the most recent in the file is dated 16 Jul 2009.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: On certain truck tractors equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Consequence: If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Owner notification began november 12, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign FL-411).
Defect, as filed: On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Consequence: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front hubs. Owner notification is expected to begin on or before september 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles 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.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign FL-407).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Consequence: This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Owner notification began november 8, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles 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.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION.
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with certain haldex brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
Consequence: When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began october 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles 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.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign FL-380).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with chalmers 1000 and 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
Consequence: Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Owner notification began march 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles 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.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign FL-379).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence: This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign FL-266).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 8.25 15 tubeless demountable rims, part no. 32051. Certain rims contain a non-fusion area in the butt-weld of the mounting ring. Under certain circumstances, the defect could develop into a crack on the mounting ring.
Consequence: Over time, the crack could propagate and if not heeded, could result in mounting ring failure, potentially causing the rim to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy: Accuride will inspect and replace the defective or suspect wheel rims.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign FL-262).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with dual leaf spring type air ride suspensions and vehicles built with single leaf spring type air ride suspensions. Rear suspension springs can fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly.
Consequence: If undetected, the rear end of the spring could separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation.
Remedy: For vehicles equipped with single leaf springs, dealers will remove and replace all springs. For vehicles equipped with dual leaf springs, dealers will inspect for cracked springs and replace if cracked.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign FL-255).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2000 Freightliner FLD (black) against all 2000 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2000 | FLD line | All 2000 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1,000 | 90.9 | 116 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1,000 | 90.9 | 116 |
1 unique complaints, 1 component mentions; 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Freightliner FLD model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,336 |
| 1987 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,336 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | 5,312 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 | 5,312 |
| 1990 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,976 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 | 94,636 |
| 1992 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 77,000 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 | 115,777 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 | 109,488 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 | 740 |
| 1996 | 5 | 1 | 18,296 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 | 35,502 |
| 1998 | 5 | 2 | 44,514 |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 | 149,166 |
| 2000 | 8 | 1 | 136,431 |
| 2001 | 4 | 1 | 45,292 |
| 2004 | 6 | 1 | 139,022 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 | 160,862 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 | 274,295 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 | 289,580 |
| 2008 | 10 | 1 | 222,573 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | 108,014 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 | 108,755 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 7,816 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Freightliner FLD model years · Freightliner: 77 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2000 Freightliner FLD have?
8 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 03V227000, was reported to NHTSA on 17 Jun 2003 and concerns trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly. Across all model years the Freightliner FLD line has 47 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2000 Freightliner FLD?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2000 Freightliner FLD complain about most?
Engine and Engine Cooling: 1 of 1 component mentions (1,000 per 1,000). Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.