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2006 Freightliner FLD120
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Freightliner FLD120, covering trailer hitches and service brakes, air, and 1 consumer complaint received since 2013.
The component named most often is engine: 333.3 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 57.3 per 1,000 across all 2006 model-year vehicles and against 31.3 per 1,000 for the Freightliner FLD120 line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 1.5 complaints per model year across the 18 Freightliner FLD120 model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2013 (1); the most recent in the file is dated 30 May 2013.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
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 holland simplex se or se II fifth wheels, the latch lever pivot bolt assembly may have been over-tightened which could distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve. Corrosion or contaminates in the pivot may cause it to bind and prevent the fifth wheel jaw from latching securely around the trailer king pin.
Consequence: There is a possibility that the fifth wheel may fail to latch without the driver's knowledge. When the occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer. The recall began on january 3, 2008. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC (manufacturer campaign FL-514).
Defect, as filed: Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.
Consequence: These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Remedy: Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC (manufacturer campaign FL-504).
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 2006 Freightliner FLD120 (black) against all 2006 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2006 | FLD120 line | All 2006 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 333.3 | 31.3 | 57.3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 333.3 | 31.3 | 45.5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 333.3 | 31.3 | 35.1 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 333.3 | 31.3 | 57.3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 333.3 | 31.3 | 45.5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 333.3 | 31.3 | 35.1 |
1 unique complaints, 3 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE07047 | Preliminary evaluation | INSECURE FIFTH WHEEL LATCHING | trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly | 14 Sep 2007 | 19 Nov 2007 | 07V530000 |
Other Freightliner FLD120 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 33 |
| 1990 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 33 |
| 1991 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 33 |
| 1992 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 33 |
| 1993 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 33 |
| 1995 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1996 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1997 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 1998 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1999 NHTSA | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2000 NHTSA | 0 | 8 | — |
| 2001 NHTSA | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2003 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 75,000 |
| 2004 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 75,000 |
| 2005 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 75,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | 113,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 113,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 113,000 |
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 FLD120 model years · Freightliner: 77 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2006 Freightliner FLD120 have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 07V530000, was reported to NHTSA on 13 Nov 2007 and concerns trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly. Across all model years the Freightliner FLD120 line has 4 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2006 Freightliner FLD120?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2006 Freightliner FLD120 complain about most?
Engine: 1 of 3 component mentions (333.3 per 1,000). Next is vehicle speed control 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 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.