2008 Freightliner FLD120 Military Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Freightliner FLD120 Military. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Freightliner FLD120 Military
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: rear
On certain trucks equipped with tuftrac rear suspensions, the center casting brackets may be out of specification. An out of square casting may have unacceptable stress in the bracket when it is installed and may cause it to crack in service.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and castings that are out of specification will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on december 12, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Freightliner FLD120 Military. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Freightliner FLD120 Military model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner FLD120 Military model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner FLD120 Military | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Freightliner FLD120 Military | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Freightliner FLD120 Military
How do I know if my 2008 Freightliner FLD120 Military has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Freightliner FLD120 Military; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Freightliner dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V316000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.