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2004 Freightliner FLD recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 Freightliner FLD. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2004 Freightliner FLD recalls, newest first

September 16, 2011NHTSA 11V47800073,500 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from July 11, 2003, through September 28, 2007, equipped with EPA04 model MBE4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. The plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak.
Consequence
This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. Vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. This service will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on October 28, 2011. The safety recall began on February 21, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 23, 2009NHTSA 09V36600025,362 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar C15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Consequence
An oil leak may result in a fire.
Remedy
Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09E-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 13, 2005NHTSA 05V40800037,029 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

Summary
On certain truck and motor home chassis equipped with i-shafts supplied by zf heavy duty steering, there is a potential for a failure of the fork/shaft connection.
Consequence
If this occurs, the vehicle could suffer a loss of steering ability, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and attach a tension collar to the steering shaft to secure the connection to the yoke. The recall began on November 16, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 14, 2005NHTSA 05V2850001,786 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Hub

Summary
On certain trucks equipped with 3rd generation conmet aluminum wheels, the drum mounting flange on the conmet truturn brake drum may have been manufactured with a taper from the pilot hole to the barrel of the drum.
Consequence
This taper may cause cracking or fractures of the front hub. This could cause a crash without prior warning.
Remedy
After further investigation and testing, freightliner has revised the population and the remedy (December 22, 2005). Therefore, the recall began on March 15, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 15, 2004NHTSA 04V591000250 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Summary
On certain trucks, the brake pedal pushrod was not tightened properly during assembly.
Consequence
Loose brake pedal pushrod jam nuts could cause loss of control of the vehicle and a crash may occur.
Remedy
Dealers will adjust the pedal pushrod. The recall began on April 11, 2005. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 15, 2004NHTSA 04V5900001,095 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline

Summary
On certain vehicles, there is a defect in the interaxle driveline yokes. The bolt holes located on the earwork of the male shaft yokes were manufactured with an oversized minor thread diameter.
Consequence
This condition allows the bolts used in the holes to become detached which could result in a driveline separation. Driveline separation could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the suspect male shaft yokes. The recall began on April 4, 2005. Owners should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Freightliner FLD with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm1
  2. Suspension › Front › King pin1

Other Freightliner FLD years

Other 2004 Freightliner models

Most recalled 2004 vehicles

  1. 2004 Honda Accord (22 recalls)
  2. 2004 Ford E-250 (18 recalls)
  3. 2004 Blue Bird Vision (17 recalls)
  4. 2004 Ford F-150 (16 recalls)
  5. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)
All of 2004’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2004 Freightliner FLD have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, diesel, engine and engine cooling, steering, wheels, service brakes, hydraulic, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 Freightliner FLD recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Freightliner dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Freightliner FLD?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.