Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1993 Freightliner FLD120 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
1
NHTSA complaints
3
Recalls
1
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 100% | new |
3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
CONTACT MAY OCCUR BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND A HUCK BOLT COLLAR WHICH CAUSES A GEAR WITHIN THE MOTOR TO FRACTURE RESULTING IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM REDUCES THE OPERATOR'S ROAD VISION IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND REMOVE THE HUCK BOLT AND REPLACE IT WITH A PULL-TYPE RIVET.
Defect
POWER STEERING HOSE ASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT END FITTINGS. THESE END FITTINGS WERE RATED AT 1250 PSI WORKING PRESSURE AND THE CORRECT END FITTINGS ARE RATED AT 2000 PSI.
Consequence
THE END FITTINGS COULD FAIL UNDER NORMAL SYSTEM PRESSURE,RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND/OR LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERINGFLUID. LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLWHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID MAY RESULT IN AFIRE.
Remedy
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE STEERING GEAR BOX.
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.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FREIGHTLINER FLD120 DUMP TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP DYNATRAC TIRE, SIZE 425/65/R22.5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK VIOLENTLY. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE REALIZED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BECAME FLAT…”
The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 1993 Freightliner FLD120. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.