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2004 Freightliner FLD
The 2004 Freightliner FLD appears in 6 NHTSA recall campaigns (fuel system, diesel, engine and engine cooling and steering) and in 1 consumer complaint filed with the agency.
The component named most often is steering: 500 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 71.4 per 1,000 across all 2004 model-year vehicles and against 181.8 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; 1 complaint reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2005 (1); the most recent in the file is dated 3 May 2005.
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 24 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. The plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.
Consequence: This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. Vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. This service will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. The safety recall began on february 21, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign 11C-2).
Defect, as filed: Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak may result in a fire.
Remedy: Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign FL-558).
Defect, as filed: On certain truck and motor home chassis equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection.
Consequence: If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and attach a tension collar to the steering shaft to secure the connection to the yoke. The recall began on november 16, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC (manufacturer campaign FL-452).
Defect, as filed: On certain trucks equipped with 3rd generation conmet aluminum wheels, the drum mounting flange on the conmet truturn brake drum may have been manufactured with a taper from the pilot hole to the barrel of the drum.
Consequence: This taper may cause cracking or fractures of the front hub. This could cause a crash without prior warning.
Remedy: After further investigation and testing, freightliner has revised the population and the remedy (december 22, 2005). Therefore, the recall began on march 15, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC (manufacturer campaign FL-451).
Defect, as filed: On certain vehicles, there is a defect in the interaxle driveline yokes. The bolt holes located on the earwork of the male shaft yokes were manufactured with an oversized minor thread diameter.
Consequence: This condition allows the bolts used in the holes to become detached which could result in a driveline separation. Driveline separation could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect male shaft yokes. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC (manufacturer campaign FL-436).
Defect, as filed: On certain trucks, the brake pedal pushrod was not tightened properly during assembly.
Consequence: Loose brake pedal pushrod jam nuts could cause loss of control of the vehicle and a crash may occur.
Remedy: Dealers will adjust the pedal pushrod. The recall began on april 11, 2005. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC (manufacturer campaign FL-437).
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 2004 Freightliner FLD (black) against all 2004 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2004 | FLD line | All 2004 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 500 | 181.8 | 71.4 |
| Suspension | 500 | 90.9 | 49.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2004 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 500 | 181.8 | 71.4 |
| Suspension | 1 | 500 | 90.9 | 49.3 |
1 unique complaints, 2 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 2004 Freightliner FLD have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 11V478000, was reported to NHTSA on 16 Sep 2011 and concerns fuel system, diesel. Across all model years the Freightliner FLD line has 47 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2004 Freightliner FLD?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2004 Freightliner FLD complain about most?
Steering: 1 of 2 component mentions (500 per 1,000). Next is suspension with 1. 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 24 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 24 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.