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1993 Freightliner FL-60

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Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

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  • Electrical System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Electrical System complaints

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Mileage unknown · Feb 24, 2012
Electrical System

I HAVE A 1993 FREIGHTLINER AND IT HAS CAME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE SAME THING I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THERE IS A RECALL ON IT AND THE RECALL DEPARTMENT FOR FREIGHTLINER IS TELLING ME THAT THE RECALL RAN OUT IN 1997 AND IT HAS BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS FOR A WHILE AND BEEN WORKING WITH THEM TO GET IT FIXED UNTIL THEY TOLD ME THE…

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I HAVE A 1993 FREIGHTLINER AND IT HAS CAME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE SAME THING I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THERE IS A RECALL ON IT AND THE RECALL DEPARTMENT FOR FREIGHTLINER IS TELLING ME THAT THE RECALL RAN OUT IN 1997 AND IT HAS BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS FOR A WHILE AND BEEN WORKING WITH THEM TO GET IT FIXED UNTIL THEY TOLD ME THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO FIX IT BECAUSE THE RECALL HAS EXPIRED AND I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT RECALLS DIDN'T RUN OUT CAN U PLEASE HELP ME! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10449268

Mileage unknown · Feb 20, 2012
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

IN HAVE TRIED TO LOOK AT EVERYTHING THE TURNING SIGNAL WORKS GOOD UNTIL U GET ON THE ROAD THEN QUITS BLINKING. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10448585

Official recalls

2

95V094000 · Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical

May 9, 1995

THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY NOT TRAVEL FAR ENOUGH OVER CENTER TO ASSURE THAT IT REMAINS IN THE PROPER POSITION ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WHILE PARKED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY PARKED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE CORRECT POSITION, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A GRADE, IT COULD UNINTENTIONALLY ROLL AWAY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER WITH A LEVER THAT REQUIRES A 25 LB. EFFORT TO RELEASE.

95V018000 · Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber

Feb 6, 1995

THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING STUDS CAN LOOSEN OR PULL THROUGH DUE TO FATIGUE IN THE BRAKE CHAMBER HOUSING CAUSED BY FOUNDATION BRAKE CHATTER.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE BRAKE LINING MATERIALS, REPLACE THE WING BRACKET WITH A REINFORCED BRACKET AND INSTALL BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH REINFORCED CHAMBER HOUSING AND LARGER (1/2") MOUNTING STUDS.

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NHTSA investigations

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