Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1990 Freightliner FLD112 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LIMITED OR COMPLETE LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
INSPECT VEHICLES FOR CLEARANCE AND REPLACE PITMAN ARM IF ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE WITH STEERING GEAR HOUSING IS NECESSARY.
Defect
THE FAN BLADE OR THE FAN SHROUD CAN FRACTURE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FORE AND AFT CLEARANCE IN THE LOWER AREA OF THE FAN SHROUD.
Consequence
FRACTURES TO THE FAN BLADE OR FAN SHROUD CAN CAUSE PIECESOF THE FAN OR SHROUD TO BE THROWN OUT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLYRESULTING IN INJURY TO BYSTANDERS OR DAMAGE TO OTHER VEHICLES.
Remedy
DEPENDING ON SEVERAL FACTORS, EITHER: REMOVE AND REPLACE FAN SHROUD; REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FAN SPACER; OR REMOVE AND OMIT THE FAN SPACER.
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1990 Freightliner FLD112. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.