1993 Freightliner Fln problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1993 Freightliner Fln — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

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Crash-involved

Fires reported

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NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other Fln years?

Fln NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1993 Freightliner Fln have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

99V224000SteeringAugust 17, 1999 · 224 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS WITH STEERING LINKAGES CONVERTED TO STAND-UP RIGHT-DRIVE BY FONTAINE MODIFICATION COMPANY. THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STEERING CROSS SHAFT THAT CONNECTS THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING COLUMN TO THE LEFT SIDE STEERING COLUMN, WITH A MITER BOX, AND U-JOINT AT EACH SIDE. THE CROSS SHAFT, MITER BOX SHAFT, AND U-JOINT HAVE KEYWAYS AND THE U-JOINT HAS A SET SCREW AT BOTH CONNECTIONS. THE KEYS CAN WORK LOOSE AND FALL OUT.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NUTS AND BOLTS THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ENDS AND SHAFTS WHICH WILL CREATE A POSITIVE LOCK BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR BOXES.

1993 Freightliner Fln — common questions

Is the 1993 Freightliner Fln reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1993 Freightliner Fln have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1993 Freightliner Fln. 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.

How does 1993 compare to other Fln years?

Does the 1993 Freightliner Fln have recalls?

1993 Freightliner Fln — common questions

Is the 1993 Freightliner Fln reliable?

Does the 1993 Freightliner Fln have recalls?

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